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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING MARCH 12-18, 2012, AS NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

AWARENESS WEEK

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Ferri, Naughton, Ruggiero, Martin, and Nunes

     Date Introduced: March 14, 2012

     Referred To: House read and passed

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     WHEREAS, Multiple Sclerosis currently afflicts more than 400,000 Americans and more

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than 2 million people worldwide; and

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     WHEREAS, Most people are diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 50, and Multiple

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Sclerosis is 3 times as common in women as in men; and

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     WHEREAS, Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system

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that can cause blurred vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, slurred speech, tremors,

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numbness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and concentration, paralysis, blindness, and

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more; and

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     WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, through individual gifts, legacies

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and bequests, special events, and corporate contributions, is dedicated to finding a cure for this

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disease through research efforts and support for those that suffer from it; and

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     WHEREAS, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society maintains an office in Warwick to

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offer vital support and programs to those living with multiple sclerosis and their family members;

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now, therefore be it

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

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Providence Plantations hereby voices its commitment to the eradication of this disease and

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supports the treatment of its citizens that suffer from it; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives encourages private efforts to enhance

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research funding and education programs that address these diseases; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives joins with the National Multiple

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Sclerosis Society in recognizing the week of March 12-18, 2012, as National Multiple Sclerosis

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Awareness Week to enhance the understanding of multiple sclerosis, and to encourage

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participation in voluntary activities to support the local programs and services offered by the

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National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Rhode Island Chapter, and the funding of research

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programs to find a cure for this disease; and be it further

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     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Warwick office of the National Multiple

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Sclerosis Society.

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