06-R
170
2006 -- H 7943
Enacted 03/30/06
H O U S E
R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING APRIL,
2006 AS "PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE STATE OF RHODE
ISLAND
Introduced By:
Representatives Ehrhardt, and Rose
Date Introduced: March 29,
2006
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
it
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 2006 to
be
“Parkinson’s
Disease Awareness Month” in the State of Rhode Island; 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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