SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887
	WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease is a serious health problem
	in Texas and across the country, and vaccinations play an
	important role in helping to stem outbreaks of the disease; and
	WHEREAS, This potentially fatal disease most commonly
	affects young people between the ages of 16 and 23; because of low
	vaccination rates, there have been numerous instances of
	meningitis B on college campuses in recent years; and
	WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
	recommends that young adults consult with health care
	professionals about being vaccinated against the disease; and
	WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease can be prevented through
	proper vaccination, and a greater awareness about the disease
	would be beneficial to the health and well-being of many Texans;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby encourage the public to learn more about
	meningococcal disease and the role vaccination plays in its
	prevention; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
	recognition of this important subject.
	Watson
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on May 28, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate