SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 389
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize April 5, 2023, as Alzheimer's Association State
Advocacy Day at the Capitol in honor of patients affected by the
disease, their families and caregivers, and the researchers and
medical professionals who work to understand, treat, and develop
a cure for Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of
dementia, is a progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder that
leads to memory loss and mental and physical disabilities in the
individuals it affects; more than 6.7 million Americans,
including 400,000 Texans, have Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, In addition to reducing the cognitive abilities
and capacity for independence of the people it affects,
Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in the United States,
costing more than cancer and heart diseases combined; and
WHEREAS, More than one million dedicated caregivers in
Texas provide unpaid care for Alzheimer's patients at home, and
the labor of these heroic Texans is valued at more than $23.5
billion; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's has indirect effects on business and
the labor market that result in tremendous losses in human
capital due to workers who must leave paid employment to serve as
caregivers; according to the National Institute on Aging,
Alzheimer's disease costs businesses more than $37 billion
annually in lost productivity for employees who miss work or
leave their jobs permanently to care for a loved one; and
WHEREAS, Increasing public knowledge and awareness of
Alzheimer's disease increases the likelihood of early detection
and diagnosis for individuals affected by the disease, and
equipping families and communities with a greater understanding
of the disease provides them the opportunity to plan for the
future, access treatment and medications, enroll in critical
research trials, and receive help and support from the
Alzheimer's Association; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 5, 2023, as Alzheimer's
Association State Advocacy Day at the Capitol and commend the
Alzheimer's Association, its dedicated volunteers, and all who
contribute to the efforts of the association on their outstanding
advocacy on behalf of those affected by Alzheimer's disease; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Alzheimer's Association as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Campbell
Alvarado Hughes Schwertner Alvarado Hughes Schwertner
Alvarado Hughes Schwertner
Birdwell LaMantia Sparks Birdwell LaMantia Sparks
Birdwell LaMantia Sparks
Creighton Middleton Whitmire Creighton Middleton Whitmire
Creighton Middleton Whitmire
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 5, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hughes Schwertner
Birdwell LaMantia Sparks
Creighton Middleton Whitmire