H.R. No. 1889
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cystic fibrosis, commonly referred to as CF, is a
genetic disorder that affects approximately 30,000 children and
adults in the United States, more than 1,700 of whom live in this
state; and
WHEREAS, CF is a life-threatening disease that impairs the
function of the body's respiratory and digestive systems; it occurs
in approximately 1 out of every 3,500 live births in the United
States, with approximately 1,000 new cases diagnosed every year;
and
WHEREAS, While CF remains a serious health concern around the
globe, there have been significant gains in treatment; today, the
median predicted survival age for persons with the disease is 41
years, a dramatic improvement since the 1950s, when children with
CF rarely lived to attend elementary school; as a result of the
medical advances, the number of adults living with the disease has
steadily grown; and
WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and treatment of CF can greatly
enhance the quality of life and longevity of patients; in addition
to employing a daily regimen of home care, patients can benefit from
antibiotics and other innovative treatments that can help
considerably in managing their symptoms; moreover, Texas is home to
11 world-class centers that specialize in the diagnosis of CF and
the care of persons living with the disease; and
WHEREAS, Public awareness is crucial to enabling more
patients with CF to live longer, healthier lives, and Cystic
Fibrosis Awareness Month in May provides an opportune time to
promote education about the disease and to encourage support for
additional research; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2017 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
Month and urge Texans to learn more about CF and to get involved in
the effort to find a cure for this devastating disease.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1889 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House