SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 755
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins citizens
across our country who are observing World Meningitis Day by
recognizing April 25, 2013, as Texas Meningitis Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, The two most well-known types of meningitis are
bacterial meningitis and viral meningitis; bacterial meningitis
is a serious, potentially deadly disease that can progress very
quickly; a person may die in a period of only eight to 24 hours
after contracting infection; and
WHEREAS, Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the
membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord; the disease
strikes 2,000 to 3,000 Americans each year, and 10 to 12 percent
of those infected die; and
WHEREAS, The rate of this invasive disease among persons 17
to 20 years of age is twice that of the rate among the general
United States population, and it causes five to 15 deaths among
college students every year; among those who survive
meningococcal disease, 20 percent live with severe health
problems; and
WHEREAS, Adolescent vaccination would reduce direct costs
of the disease by $18 million and decrease productivity losses by
$50 million; vaccination would save lives and prevent the health
problems and disabilities caused by the bacterium, such as brain
damage, kidney failure, and epilepsy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby urge all Texans to observe April 25,
2013, as Texas Meningitis Awareness Day and encourage public
enlightenment regarding vaccination that would reduce the
occurrence of this deadly disease; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
recognition of Texas Meningitis Awareness Day.
Lucio, Davis, Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 25, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate