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2025
VT LEG #382337 v.1
No. R-85. House concurrent resolution recognizing May 2025 as Progressive
Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month in Vermont.
(H.C.R.65)
Offered by Representatives Demar of Enosburgh, Berbeco of Winooski, Burditt of
West Rutland, Critchlow of Colchester, Dickinson of St. Albans Town, Dolgin of St.
Johnsbury, Galfetti of Barre Town, Gregoire of Fairfield, Labor of Morgan, Laroche of
Franklin, Luneau of St. Albans City, Morgan, L. of Milton, Oliver of Sheldon, Page of
Newport City, Powers of Waterford, Pritchard of Pawlet, Tagliavia of Corinth, Taylor of
Milton, and Toof of St. Albans Town
Offered by Senator Ingalls
Whereas, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare onset progressive neurological disorder
that affects numerous essential physical and mental functions, and
Whereas, an estimated 20,000 Americans have been diagnosed with this disorder, and
the specific symptoms are individually unique, and
Whereas, PSP’s symptoms usually appear at 60 years of age or older, although in
some cases earlier, and they can result in an individual becoming depressed, forgetful,
and irritable and cause an individual to have sleeping challenges, and
Whereas, individuals with PSP can experience severe quality-of-life issues, and
contracting this disorder can necessitate complex care requirements that negatively
impact family relationships and the lives of caregivers, and
Whereas, although outwardly similar to Parkinson’s disease, PSP is a distinct disorder
that is part of the group of disorders known collectively as atypical parkinsonism, and
Whereas, at present, there is neither a cure nor even a modifying treatment, and
although some symptoms may be managed with medication and care, the lack of
understanding about the disease has often led to misdiagnosis, and this lack of medical
knowledge hinders both intervention efforts and clinical trials, and
Whereas, the recognition of May 2025 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness
Month will create greater public and health care community awareness of PSP, highlight
the continuing effort to find a cure, and provide comfort to the families whose lives have
been drastically altered, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly recognizes May 2025 as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Awareness Month in Vermont, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
CurePSP in New York City and to the Vermont Medical Society.