H.R. No. 2687
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Across the nation, June 2018 is being observed as
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, According to the Alzheimer's Association, more than
5 million Americans are currently living with the disease, and over
15 million family members and friends serve as caregivers for these
patients; and
WHEREAS, The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's is a
progressive disease that destroys various mental functions;
symptoms gradually worsen over time and include memory loss,
disorientation, impaired judgment, severe mood or personality
changes, and increasing difficulty with speaking and performing
basic daily activities; the disease typically strikes individuals
who are 65 years of age or older, but approximately five percent of
those diagnosed suffer from early-onset Alzheimer's, which can
emerge in people as young as 40; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's is one of the leading causes of death
for seniors in the United States, and at this time, there is no
cure; in the State of Texas, Alzheimer's is responsible for more
than 5,000 deaths per year, and the number of people affected is
growing; and
WHEREAS, The monthlong awareness campaign in June serves as a
valuable way of educating the public about this often misunderstood
disease, and it further draws attention to the vital need for
research and funding to develop better treatments for Alzheimer's
and to improve the lives of individuals suffering from the disease
and those who love and care for them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize June 2018 as National Alzheimer's and
Brain Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about
Alzheimer's disease and brain health.
Price
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2687 was adopted by the House on May
29, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House