H.R. No. 2142
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Cystic fibrosis, commonly referred to as CF, is a
  genetic disorder that affects an estimated 30,000 Americans; and
         WHEREAS, A progressive and life-threatening disease, CF
  impairs the function of the body's respiratory and digestive
  systems; in the United States, approximately 1,000 new cases are
  diagnosed each year, and more than 75 percent of patients with CF
  are diagnosed before the age of two; and
         WHEREAS, While CF remains a serious health concern around the
  globe, there have been significant gains in treatment; today, the
  median predicted survival age for persons with the disease is close
  to 40 years, a dramatic improvement since the 1950s, when children
  with CF rarely lived to attend elementary school; as a result of the
  medical advances, the number of adults living with the disease has
  steadily grown; and
         WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and treatment of CF can greatly
  enhance the quality of life and longevity of patients; in addition
  to employing a daily regimen of home care, patients can benefit from
  antibiotics and other innovative treatments that can help
  considerably in managing their symptoms; moreover, Texas is home to
  a number of world-class centers that specialize in the diagnosis of
  CF and the care of persons living with the disease; and
         WHEREAS, Public awareness is crucial to enabling more
  patients with CF to live longer, healthier lives, and Cystic
  Fibrosis Awareness Month in May provides an opportune time to
  promote education about the disease and to encourage support for
  additional research; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize May 2020 as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
  Month and urge Texans to learn more about CF and to get involved in
  the effort to find a cure for this devastating disease.
 
  Price
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2142 was adopted by the House on May
  27, 2019, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House