[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 359 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 359

     To designate the week beginning June 13, 1994, as ``National 
                 Parkinson's Disease Awareness Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 20, 1994

    Mr. Hobson introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
     To designate the week beginning June 13, 1994, as ``National 
                 Parkinson's Disease Awareness Week''.

Whereas Parkinson's Disease is a chronic neurologic, crippling disorder of the 
        nervous system;
Whereas Parkinson's Disease affects more than 1,500,000 people of all ages in 
        the United States and millions more around the world;
Whereas no cure is available at this time, but extensive research in 
        laboratories throughout the world has led to improved treatment in 
        alleviating symptoms while searching for a cure; and
Whereas Parkinson support groups, chapters, and information and referral centers 
        across America are dedicated to developing understanding of this disease 
        and community awareness of Parkinson's Disease by promoting discussions, 
        mutual sharing, and support among patients and family members and by 
        sponsoring educational and medical symposiums that help stimulate 
        research: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning June 
13, is hereby designated as ``National Parkinson's Disease Awareness 
Week''. The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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