SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 327
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the month of March as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness
Month in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Multiple system atrophy is a progressive and
fatal neurological disease that is known to affect approximately
15,000 patients in the United States; as many as 35,000 more
citizens suffer the condition without accurate diagnoses; and
WHEREAS, In the course of a few years, patients with
multiple system atrophy lose the ability to walk, talk, chew,
swallow, and eventually, the ability to breathe; there are no
specific risk factors or known causes for the disease, and there
is currently no known cure; and
WHEREAS, A lack of awareness about multiple system atrophy
has hindered research and the ability of researchers to attain
funding for their work; public support and greater awareness can
aid in the discovery of the causes and a possible cure for this
devastating neurological disease and could help make a difference
in the lives of thousands of Americans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby recognize the month of March as Multiple
System Atrophy Awareness Month in Texas and encourage citizens
across the state to help raise awareness of this neurodegenerative
disorder; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a
memento of this important month.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 1, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate