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2025 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 15
March 11, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives PALMERI, KRUG, ARNEY, BARE,
BROWN, DESMIDT, DITTRICH, FITZGERALD, GUNDRUM, HONG, J. JACOBSON,
JOERS, JOHNSON, KREIBICH, MIRESSE, MOORE OMOKUNDE, MURPHY, MURSAU,
ORTIZ-VELEZ, O'CONNOR, PRADO, ROE, SHEEHAN, SINICKI, STROUD, STUBBS,
SUBECK, TAYLOR, CLANCY and HAYWOOD, cosponsored by Senators DRAKE,
HESSELBEIN, L. JOHNSON, LARSON, RATCLIFF, ROYS, SPREITZER and WIRCH.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
***AUTHORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE***
Relating to: proclaiming March 26, 2025, as Purple Day for epilepsy.
Whereas, epilepsy is a neurological disorder producing brief disturbances in
the normal electrical functions of the brain that temporarily affects a person[s
consciousness, bodily movements, or sensations, while creating long-term effects on
the lifestyle of individuals with epilepsy; and
Whereas, one in 26 people will develop epilepsy and one in 10 people will have
a seizure during his or her lifetime; and
Whereas, epilepsy can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, religion,
educational background, or socioeconomic status; and
Whereas, epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, nearly three
million Americans, and around 60,000 Wisconsinites; and
Whereas, although there is no known cure for epilepsy, existing drug therapy,
surgery, and other non-pharmacological treatments enable up to 70 percent of
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individuals with epilepsy to lead normal lives with no seizures or with a significant
reduction in seizures; and
Whereas, epilepsy is a complex disorder that requires further research to find
a cure, additional treatment options, and prevention; and
Whereas, epilepsy and seizure disorders limit options for convenient,
affordable, and accessible transportation; and
Whereas, the public is often unable to recognize common seizure types or to
respond with appropriate first aid; and
Whereas, the annual observance of Purple Day on March 26 advocates for the
rights, humane treatment, and appropriate education of all individuals with
epilepsy, while raising awareness in families, professionals, and the general public
to better understand this lifelong disorder; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature
proclaims March 26, 2025, as Purple Day, invites all Wisconsinites to participate by
wearing purple, and calls upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private
institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit their communities to increasing
awareness and understanding of epilepsy through education while ensuring that all
individuals with epilepsy lead full and productive lives; and, be it further
Resolved, That the chief clerk of the assembly shall provide copies of this
resolution to the Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin.
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