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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 12-19, 2016, AS "BRAIN WEEK RHODE

ISLAND"

     Introduced By: Representatives Naughton, McNamara, Malik, Ajello, and Messier

     Date Introduced: March 10, 2016

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, Brain Week Rhode Island has been organized to coincide with the

internationally observed Brain Awareness Week, which is a global campaign to increase public

awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research; and

     WHEREAS, Cure Alliance for Mental Illness, in conjunction with presenting sponsor,

the Brown Institute for Brain Science, and additional support provided by the Norman Prince

Neurosciences Institute and Butler Hospital, will be presenting creative and family-friendly

events "ranging from opportunities to learn about brain research to fun brain-themed activities for

all ages"; and

     WHEREAS, Thousands of Rhode Islanders are affected by diseases of the brain,

including depression, stroke, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,

and other neurological disorders; and

     WHEREAS, Brain Awareness Week is a collaborative effort that will not only help to

focus and raise awareness about the importance of brain research, but will also spark excitement

for neuroscience and the growing biomedical sector that holds great promise for those suffering

with these devastating conditions and for our state's future; now, therefore be it

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

Providence Plantations hereby proclaims March 12th through 19th, 2016, as the first annual

"Brain Week Rhode Island." We furthermore encourage all Rhode Islanders to participate in the

week-long planned activities highlighting the wonders of the brain; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Hakon Heimer, Chair, Brain Week Rhode

Island, c/o Cure Alliance for Mental Illness.

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