Bill Text: MI SR0027 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A resolution to recognize March 13, 2021, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, also known as Narcolepsy Awareness Day.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-16 - Adopted [SR0027 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2021-SR0027-Enrolled.html

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MICHIGAN SENATE

Senate Resolution No. 27

Offered by Senators Irwin, Brinks, Geiss, Bayer, Alexander, Santana, Moss and Bizon

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 13, 2021, AS SUDDENLY SLEEPY SATURDAY, ALSO KNOWN AS NARCOLEPSY AWARENESS DAY

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; and

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy affects people of all ages, with onset typically between the ages of 15 and 30; and

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy affects people neurologically, socially, and emotionally. The symptoms of narcolepsy, especially when undiagnosed, can lead to accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and working; and

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy is an under-recognized and under-diagnosed condition which affects an estimated 1 in every 2,000 Americans; and

WHEREAS, The Narcolepsy Network is a national organization created to promote awareness and support for those who suffer from narcolepsy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 13, 2021, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, also known as Narcolepsy Awareness Day.

Secretary of the Senate

Adopted by the Senate, March 16, 2021.