Bill Text: MI HR0128 | 2013-2014 | 97th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 2013 as Alzheimer's Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2013-09-18 - Adopted [HR0128 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2013-HR0128-Enrolled.html
Reps. Slavens, Brown, Crawford, Darany, Durhal, Heise, Howrylak, Kelly, Lori, Roberts and Segal offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 128.
A resolution to declare September 2013 as Alzheimer's Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, The Alzheimer's Association is observing World Alzheimer's Month this September; and
Whereas Due to the soaring global prevalence and costs of Alzheimer's disease worldwide, Michigan is recognizing the entire month of September as Alzheimer's Month; and
Whereas, Alzheimer’s disease, the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and the only cause of death among the top 10 in the country that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed, is a public health crisis causing hardship and heartbreak to many people, families, caregivers, and communities; and
Whereas, 5.4 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer’s disease with one additional person diagnosed every 68 seconds; and
Whereas, Alzheimer's disease tragically robs individuals of their memories and leads to progressive mental and physical impairments; and
Whereas, This fatal disease represents a serious and growing threat to the health of our state; and
Whereas, We recommit to improving its detection and treatment, finding a cure, and standing with all whose lives are affected by this terrible disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2013 as Alzheimer's Month in the state of Michigan.
