Bill Text: MI HR0261 | 2019-2020 | 100th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare May 2020 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-4)
Status: (Passed) 2020-05-19 - Adopted [HR0261 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2019-HR0261-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.261
Reps. Ellison, Mueller, Allor, Brixie, Calley, Cherry, Chirkun, Clemente, Greig, Hoadley, Hood, Kuppa, Liberati, Sabo, Schroeder, Sneller, Sowerby, Stone, Tate, Warren and Witwer offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare May 2020 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States; and
Whereas, A defective gene causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs. These secretions produce life-threatening lung infections and obstruct the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines to help break down and absorb food; and
Whereas, More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective cystic fibrosis gene; and
Whereas, There are approximately 1,000 people in Michigan living with the disease. The median age of survival for a person with cystic fibrosis is 41.1 years; and
Whereas, Infant blood screening to detect genetic defects is the most reliable and least costly method to identify persons likely to have CF. Early diagnosis of cystic fibrosis permits early treatment and enhances quality of life and longevity. The treatment of CF depends on the stage of the disease and the organs involved. A critical component of treating patients with cystic fibrosis includes access to innovative treatments, which can play a critical role in the lives of patients; and
Whereas, Michigan has the second CF Task Force in the Country that raises awareness and advocates for people with CF. Michigan based non-profit advocacy groups such as the Rock CF Foundation, The Bonnell Foundation: Living with cystic fibrosis and Hunt for a Cure raise awareness and funds to assist the CF Community. The CF Foundations local chapter continues to raise much needed funds for research and medications; and
Whereas, Michigan also has eight cystic fibrosis care centers: Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University Harper University Hospital, Helen DeVos Women and Children’s Center, Spectrum Health Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Center, Michigan State University Pediatric, University of Michigan Pediatric and Adult, Hurley Children’s Clinic at Mott Children’s Health Center, and Western Michigan University School of Medicine Clinics. Toledo, Ohio is also home to the Toledo Children’s Hospital and Northwest Ohio Cystic Fibrosis Center which serve Michigan patients as well; and
Whereas, During the month of May, cystic fibrosis chapters and volunteers will come together throughout the state of Michigan to raise awareness about the disease to achieve their mission of curing and providing support and treatment to those with cystic fibrosis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare May 2020 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
