10-R179

2010 -- S 2812

Enacted 04/15/10

 

 

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

PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2010, AS "PARKINSON'S DISEASE

AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

     

     

     Introduced By: Senators Sheehan, Crowley, Tassoni, Perry, and Bates

     Date Introduced: April 15, 2010

 

 

     WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease

in the United States, second only to Alzheimer's disease; and  

     WHEREAS, Even though there is inadequate comprehensive data on the prevalence of

Parkinson's disease, as of 2010, it is estimated that the disease affects over 1,000,000 people in

the United States; and 

     WHEREAS, Although research suggests Parkinson's disease results from a combination

of genetic and environmental factors, the exact cause and progression of the disease are still

unknown; and 

     WHEREAS, There is no objective test for Parkinson's disease and the rate of

misdiagnosis can be high; and 

     WHEREAS, Symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person and include

tremor, slowness, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, and speaking, rigidity, cognitive

problems, dementia, mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety, constipation, skin problems,

and sleep disruptions; and  

     WHEREAS, There is no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt the progression of

Parkinson's disease; and  

     WHEREAS, Increased education and research are needed to help find more effective

treatments with fewer side effects and to ultimately find an effective treatment or cure for

Parkinson's disease; now, therefore be it

      

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby proclaims April, 2010, to be “Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month”; 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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