Bill Text: IN HR0015 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Urging the Governor to declare November as Epilepsy Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-01-24 - First reading: adopted voice vote [HR0015 Detail]
Download: Indiana-2013-HR0015-Introduced.html
A HOUSE RESOLUTION urging the Governor to declare
November as Epilepsy Awareness Month.
Whereas, Epilepsy, a medical condition that produces
seizures affecting a variety of mental and physical functions,
affects 2.2 million Americans;
Whereas, Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological
disorder in the United States after migraine, stroke, and
Alzheimer's disease;
Whereas, Medications and other treatments can help many people of all ages who live with epilepsy, but more than a million people continue to have seizures that can severely limit their activities;
Whereas, Epilepsy most often strikes the very young and the very old, affecting more than 300,000 children under the age of 15 in the United States;
Whereas, As the baby boomer generation ages, the number
of people 65 years of age and older affected by epilepsy has
grown dramatically, with more than 570,000 adults having the
condition;
Whereas, A significant number of people with epilepsy may
lack access to medical care for the treatment of the disease;
Whereas, A survey conducted by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention demonstrated that the hardships
imposed by epilepsy are comparable to those imposed by
cancer, diabetes, and arthritis;
Whereas, The social stigma surrounding epilepsy continues
to fuel discrimination and isolate people who suffer from
seizure disorders from mainstream life;
Whereas, In spite of these formidable obstacles, people
with epilepsy can live healthy and productive lives and make
significant contributions to society; and
Whereas, The designation of November as Epilepsy
Awareness Month could help focus attention on and increase
understanding of epilepsy and those people who suffer from it:
Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives urges the Governor to declare November as Epilepsy Awareness Month.
SECTION 2. That the Indiana House of Representatives calls upon all Hoosiers to observe Epilepsy Awareness Month with appropriate programs and support for the goals and ideals represented by Epilepsy Awareness Month.
SECTION 3. That the Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit a copy of this resolution to Governor Pence.
HR 1509/DI 84
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