H.R. No. 1640
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cystic fibrosis, commonly referred to as CF, is a
genetic disorder that affects an estimated 30,000 Americans; and
WHEREAS, A progressive and life-threatening disease, CF
impairs the function of the body's respiratory and digestive
systems; in the United States, approximately 1,000 new cases are
diagnosed each year, and more than 75 percent of patients with CF
are diagnosed before the age of two; 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 close
to 40 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
a number of 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 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize May 2019 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. 1640 was adopted by the House on May
24, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House