05-R 207

2005 -- H 6426

Enacted 4/27/05

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

PROCLAIMING APRIL, 2005 AS "PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Representatives Ehrhardt, Rose, and Murphy

Date Introduced: April 27, 2005

WHEREAS, In 1817 Dr. James Parkinson, an English physician, was the first to describe

the effects of a debilitating disease, a disease which effects the central nervous system. He

characterized the disease as “Shaking Palsy,” what we now know as Parkinson’s Disease; and

WHEREAS, By the 1960’s, research revealed pathological and biochemical changes in

the brain of patients, allowing physicians to effectively medicate their patients, making the

disease somewhat bearable; and

WHEREAS, The American Parkinson’s Disease Association, Inc., was founded in 1961

and its goal is to “Ease the Burden and Find the Cure.” In order for this slogan to be put into

fruition, education, research, input from patients and families, the sponsorship of 65 Chapters, 57

Information and Referral Centers, and 250 affiliated support groups throughout the United States

are needed; and

WHEREAS, This House recognizes the efforts of the American Parkinson’s Disease

Association, Inc., to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Parkinson’s Disease, thereby

improving the quality of human life for those living with Parkinson’s Disease; now, therefore be

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

Providence Plantations, in recognition of the indispensable services of the American Parkinson’s

Disease Association to the residents of Rhode Island, do hereby proclaim April 2005

“Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month” in the State of Rhode Island in honor of the American

Parkinson’s Disease Association, Inc.; and be it further

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

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the American Parkinson’s Disease Association,

Inc.

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