[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 347 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 347

   Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2023 as 
                    ``Parkinson's Awareness Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 28, 2023

  Ms. Wexton (for herself and Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
                                Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing support for designation of the month of April 2023 as 
                    ``Parkinson's Awareness Month''.

Whereas Parkinson's disease--

    (1) affects over 1,000,000 individuals in the United States;

    (2) is the fastest-growing and second most common neurodegenerative 
disease in the world;

    (3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and 
environmental factors, but the exact cause in most individuals is still 
unknown; and

    (4) is the 14th leading cause of death in the United States, according 
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

Whereas it is estimated that, by the year 2037, the number of individuals with 
        Parkinson's disease in the United States will nearly double, and the 
        disease will cost the United States at least $80,000,000,000 annually;
Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can include dementia and cognitive 
        impairment, tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, gait and balance 
        difficulties, speech and swallowing difficulties, depression, and a 
        variety of other symptoms;
Whereas there are millions of family caregivers, friends, and loved ones whose 
        lives are greatly affected by Parkinson's disease; and
Whereas more research, education, and community support services are needed to--

    (1) find better treatments and a cure for Parkinson's disease; and

    (2) maintain dignity for those living with the disease today: Now, 
therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Parkinson's Awareness 
        Month'';
            (2) supports the goals and ideals of Parkinson's Awareness 
        Month;
            (3) continues to support research to find better treatments 
        and a cure for Parkinson's disease;
            (4) recognizes the individuals living with Parkinson's 
        disease who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the 
        knowledge of the disease; and
            (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, 
        researchers, and millions of individuals across the country 
        working to improve the quality of life of people living with 
        Parkinson's disease and their families.
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