SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 422
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of
dementia, is estimated to affect nearly seven million Americans
and more than 460,000 Texans; it is a progressive
neurodegenerative condition that is characterized by the
accumulation of abnormal proteins and the gradual deterioration
of neurons in the brain, which leads to memory loss and varying
degrees of disability in the individuals it affects; and
WHEREAS, The sixth most common cause of death in the United
States, Alzheimer's disease has no existing cure, and treatments
are aimed at slowing its advancement and improving the quality of
life of those impacted by the disease; and
WHEREAS, By age 65, one in nine Americans will develop
Alzheimer's disease, and this figure increases to one in three by
the age of 85; as the disease progresses, individuals can exhibit
severe cognitive and physical impairments and may require
around-the-clock assistance with daily tasks; more than one
million devoted caregivers in Texas provide unpaid, at-home care
for family members or loved ones who are Alzheimer's patients,
and the indirect effects on business and the labor market result
in tremendous losses in human capital; and
WHEREAS, With the number of Texans living with Alzheimer's
disease projected to grow substantially by 2030, developing new
treatments and expanding research efforts has become an ever more
urgent priority, and increasing knowledge and awareness of this
devastating disease provides families and communities the
opportunity to better plan for the future and access treatment,
research trials, and caregiving support; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's
Advocacy Day at the Capitol and commend the families and
caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease on their
tireless efforts to provide care and the researchers and medical
professionals who work to understand, treat, and develop a cure
for Alzheimer's disease; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.
Zaffirini
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 22, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate