SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1067
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize June 6, 2015, as Transverse Myelitis Awareness Day in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Transverse myelitis is a devastating neurological
condition that targets the myelin that covers nerve cell fibers
and causes the spinal cord to become inflamed; an estimated 1,400
people in the United States are diagnosed with the condition each
year; and
WHEREAS, Symptoms of transverse myelitis include severe
neurological pain, muscle weakness, and numbness in the lower
extremities; in severe cases, the disorder can lead to paralysis
and possibly death; and
WHEREAS, Transverse myelitis is not widely known to the
general public and can be difficult to diagnose; known causes of
the condition include certain infections and immune system
disorders; in 60 percent of the cases, the cause is unknown; and
WHEREAS, The Transverse Myelitis Network and the
Transverse Myelitis Folks are among the organizations providing
support and resources for those affected by the debilitating
spinal cord disorder; a greater public awareness of the disorder
is key to furthering scientific research and to improving
treatment for those living with the condition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend all those who are working to raise
awareness and to further our understanding of this neurological
disorder and recognize June 6, 2015, as Transverse Myelitis
Awareness Day in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Transverse Awareness Myelitis Day.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 31, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate