[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 430 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 430


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 18, 2004

                                Received

                            December 8, 2004

  Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, proper treatment, and 
enhanced public awareness of Tourette Syndrome and supporting the goals 
       and ideals of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.

Whereas Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder characterized by 
        involuntary and sudden movements or repeated vocalizations;
Whereas approximately 200,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed 
        with Tourette Syndrome and many thousands more remain undiagnosed;
Whereas lack of public awareness has increased the social stigma attached to 
        Tourette Syndrome;
Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of Tourette Syndrome can prevent physical 
        and psychological harm;
Whereas there is no known cure for Tourette Syndrome and treatment involves 
        multiple medications and therapies with costs that can be prohibitive;
Whereas the Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national nonprofit 
        membership organization dedicated to identifying the cause, finding the 
        cure, and controlling the effects of Tourette Syndrome; and
Whereas the Tourette Syndrome Association has designated May 15 through June 15 
        as National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, the goal of which is to 
        educate the public about the nature and effects of Tourette Syndrome: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) recognizes the impact that Tourette Syndrome can have 
        on people living with the disorder;
            (2) recognizes the importance of an early diagnosis and 
        proper treatment of Tourette Syndrome;
            (3) recognizes the need for enhanced public awareness of 
        Tourette Syndrome;
            (4) supports the goals and ideals of National Tourette 
        Syndrome Awareness Month, as designated by the Tourette 
        Syndrome Association; and
            (5) encourages the President to issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States and interested 
        organizations to observe National Tourette Syndrome Awareness 
        Month.

            Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2004.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.