SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 569
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy Foundation, also
known as the IgAN Foundation, and its ambassadors on their many
contributions to the fight against IgA nephropathy; and
WHEREAS, Immunoglobulin A nephropathy is an autoimmune
disorder caused by the buildup of immunoglobulin A, a protein
that helps to fight infections but also can affect the normal
blood-filtering process in the kidneys; while treatment can slow
the progress of the disease and prevent complications, IgAN has
no known cure; an estimated 20 to 40 percent of affected
individuals will eventually develop end-stage kidney disease and
require dialysis or a kidney transplant; and
WHEREAS, More than 30 clinical trials are underway for rare
kidney diseases, including trials for IgAN, yet there is an
ongoing need for research and development of new therapies; and
WHEREAS, IgAN often goes undetected, and the need for
increased awareness of the disease and its risk factors is
critical; National IgA Nephropathy Awareness Day on May 14 brings
attention to the disease, and many public health agencies and
medical experts are working to disseminate knowledge about
nephropathy to the general public; and
WHEREAS, The IgAN Foundation focuses on finding a cure for
IgAN; the foundation seeks to create a supportive patient
community by facilitating patient advocacy and empowering those
living with IgAN to share their stories with others; and
WHEREAS, The dedicated advocates and organizations that
are raising awareness of IgAN, building support and community for
patients and their families, and embracing hope that new research
will lead to improved diagnoses, treatments, and a cure are
indeed deserving of special recognition on their extraordinary
efforts to encourage and help people living with IgAN; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend the IgAN Foundation and its
ambassadors on continuing the fight against IgA nephropathy;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Hancock
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate