SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 430
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
welcome the visiting delegation from Alzheimer's Texas and to
proclaim April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive,
degenerative disease of the brain's nerve cells that results in
impaired memory, thinking, and behavior, and it is the most
common cause of dementia; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 10 percent of adults over the age of
65 have Alzheimer's disease, and the disease is the sixth-leading
cause of death in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated
380,000 Texans, and that number is expected to rise to 490,000
by 2025; and
WHEREAS, Extensive research has been conducted since
Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the symptoms and the
disease more than 100 years ago, and several promising drug
treatments have been introduced that delay the onset of
disease symptoms; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's Texas provides information,
assistance, and support for persons who have Alzheimer's disease
or related dementias; the organization also serves caregivers,
professionals, and family members of those affected by the
disease and works to raise public awareness about the disease;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the worthy efforts of Alzheimer's
Texas and recognize April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day
in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Day.
Campbell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 19, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate