Bill Text: MI HR0218 | 2009-2010 | 95th Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to declare March 8-14, 2010, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-18)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-09 - Adopted [HR0218 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2009-HR0218-Introduced.html
Reps. Lipton, Opsommer, Ball, Byrnes, Cushingberry, Dean, Denby, Durhal, Haase, Haugh, Rick Jones, Wayne Schmidt, Sheltrown, Slavens, Switalski, Tyler, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, DeShazor, Haines, Hammel, Kandrevas, Kennedy, Lemmons, Liss, McDowell, Neumann, Polidori, Proos, Roberts, Spade, Warren, Booher, Byrum, Constan, Ebli, Geiss, Gonzales, Hansen, Huckleberry, Kowall, LeBlanc, Leland, Lori, Lund, Marleau, Moss, Pearce, Rogers, Scripps and Valentine offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 218.
A resolution to declare March 8-14, 2010, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Multiple sclerosis can impact men and women of all ages, races, and ethnicities; and
Whereas, More than 400,000 Americans live with multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, Every hour of every day, someone in the United States is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, Approximately 18,000 Michigan residents have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown; and
Whereas, The symptoms of multiple sclerosis are unpredictable and vary from person to person; and
Whereas, There is no diagnostic laboratory test available for multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is not genetic, contagious, or directly inherited, but studies show there are genetic factors that indicate certain individuals are susceptible to the disease; and
Whereas, Multiple sclerosis symptoms occur when an immune system attack affects the myelin in nerve fibers of the central nervous system, damaging or destroying it and replacing it with scar tissue, thereby interfering with or preventing the transmission of nerve signals; and
Whereas, There is no known cure for multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, The goals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week are to invite people to join the movement to end multiple sclerosis, encourage everyone to do something to demonstrate their commitment to moving toward a world free of multiple sclerosis, and to acknowledge those who have dedicated their time and talent to help promote multiple sclerosis research and programs; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives that the members of this legislative body declare March 8-14, 2010, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in the state of Michigan; and be it further
Resolved, That the members of this legislative body support the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislative body encourages media organizations to participate in Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and help educate the public about multiple sclerosis; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislative body recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to combat multiple sclerosis by promoting awareness about its causes and risks and by promoting new education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment; and be it further
Resolved, That this legislative body recognizes all people in Michigan living with multiple sclerosis, expresses gratitude to their family members and friends who are a source of love and encouragement to them, and salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to those so afflicted and continue to work to find cures and improve treatments; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter.
