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2025 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 47
May 7, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives GOEBEN, O'CONNOR, MURPHY,
GOODWIN, SUBECK, MIRESSE, SINICKI, JOERS, ORTIZ-VELEZ, PHELPS, ROE and
CLANCY, cosponsored by Senators JACQUE, ROYS, RATCLIFF and SPREITZER.
Referred to Committee on Rules.
Relating to: declaring May as Eye Health Awareness Month.
Whereas, healthy vision is essential to overall well-being and enables
individuals to fully participate in daily activities, education, work, and recreation;
and
Whereas, millions of individuals worldwide experience vision impairment or
blindness, many of which cases could be prevented or treated with proper
awareness, early detection, and access to care; and
Whereas, eye health conditions such as amblyopia, cataracts, glaucoma,
macular degeneration, and refractive errors continue to affect individuals of all
ages, underscoring the need for education and proactive measures; and
Whereas, the month of May provides an opportunity to raise public awareness
about the importance of protecting eyesight, promoting regular eye exams, and
supporting research and initiatives to improve eye health; and
Whereas, organizations, health care professionals, and communities are
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committed to reducing vision loss through prevention, treatment, and advocacy
efforts; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
Legislature hereby proclaims May as Eye Health Awareness Month; and, be it
further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature encourages all residents to
prioritize their eye health by scheduling regular eye exams, adopting protective
measures such as wearing sunglasses, and learning about the risks and symptoms
of eye conditions; and, be it further
Resolved, That the Wisconsin Legislature calls upon public and private
entities to join in this observance by promoting education and providing resources.
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