SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 642
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the Texas Lyme Disease Association and Texans across the
state in observing May of 2017 as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Lyme Disease infects more than 300,000 people in
the United States each year; it is transmitted by the common
black-legged tick, which is found in nearly half of all counties
in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Lyme Disease is a complex multisystem illness that,
if left untreated, can invade the nervous system, the heart, and
other organs and can cause years of pain and suffering, disability,
and even death; its symptoms can manifest as a wide range of other
illnesses, including arthritis, migraine headaches, multiple
sclerosis, and various neurological disorders; and
WHEREAS, It is important to educate the public about the
signs, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of this disease, and
Lyme Disease Awareness Month presents a fitting opportunity to
raise awareness about the dangers of this potentially deadly
disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the Texas Lyme Disease Association
for its advocacy efforts and proclaim the month of May 2017 as
Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 19, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate