[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 639 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 639

 Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2024 as 
                    ``Parkinson's Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

               April 11 (legislative day, April 10), 2024

   Ms. Stabenow (for herself and Mr. Scott of Florida) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, 
                     Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2024 as 
                    ``Parkinson's Awareness Month''.

Whereas Parkinson's disease--

    (1) affects over 1,000,000 individuals in the United States with nearly 
90,000 individuals diagnosed each year;

    (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 15th leading cause of death in the United States, according 
to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

Whereas, by the year 2037, it is estimated that the number of individuals in the 
        United States with Parkinson's disease will nearly double, and 
        Parkinson's 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--

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

    (2) to maintain the dignity of individuals living with Parkinson's 
disease: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of the month of 
        April 2024 as ``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 United 
        States working to improve the quality of life of people living 
        with Parkinson's disease and their families.
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