Bill Text: TX HR2166 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing National Glaucoma Awareness Month in January 2020.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-05-29 - Reported enrolled [HR2166 Detail]
Download: Texas-2019-HR2166-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 2166 |
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WHEREAS, More than three million Americans are estimated to | ||
suffer from glaucoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness in | ||
the United States; and | ||
WHEREAS, Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases characterized by | ||
gradual damage to the optic nerve, which over time causes | ||
irreversible vision loss; in the early stages of its most common | ||
form, there are virtually no symptoms, and many sufferers are | ||
unaware that they have the disease until significant and permanent | ||
damage is done; and | ||
WHEREAS, Although a cure has yet to be found, early detection | ||
is crucial to slowing optic nerve damage and preserving eyesight in | ||
patients with glaucoma; the need for greater awareness is | ||
particularly acute in certain high-risk groups, including the | ||
elderly and diabetics, who are encouraged to be proactive in | ||
protecting their eye health by undergoing regular examinations; and | ||
WHEREAS, Glaucoma can be treated and managed if detected in | ||
time, and National Glaucoma Awareness Month in January provides an | ||
important opportunity to promote education about this debilitating | ||
disease; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize National Glaucoma Awareness Month in | ||
January 2020 and urge Texans to learn more about glaucoma detection | ||
and treatment. | ||
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Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 2166 was adopted by the House on May | ||
27, 2019, by a non-record vote. | ||
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Chief Clerk of the House | ||