SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 823
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join
the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation in recognizing September 23,
2013, as National Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease
Awareness Day; and
WHEREAS, This chronic and often debilitating condition is
a neurological disorder in which the sufferer regularly
experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and feels an
irresistible urge to move them; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that some 10 million American
adults have been affected by the disease, which frequently goes
undiagnosed; while there is currently no known cure, there are
effective treatment options; the Restless Legs Syndrome
Foundation has united with other advocacy organizations around
the country to foster more awareness and understanding within the
health care sector and to promote efforts in the fields of
research, diagnosis, and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Individuals who have Restless Legs Syndrome often
experience disrupted sleep, diminished concentration, and a loss
of productivity at work; and
WHEREAS, This troubling disorder remains a medical
mystery; increased efforts to better understand it and find a
cure for it will also lead to a deeper empathy for those who
suffer from the condition and will encourage them to take heart
and have hope for a brighter future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby recognize September 23, 2013, as National
Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special day.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate