[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 70 (Friday, May 14, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E959-E960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            1999 INTERNATIONAL CFIDS/CFS/M.E. AWARENESS DAY

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TOOMEY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 13, 1999

  Mr. TOOMEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit the following 
proclamation for the Congressional Record.

                              Proclamation

       Whereas, the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of the 
     Lehigh Valley joins the CFIDS Association of America in 
     observing May 12, 1999 as International Chronic Fatigue and 
     Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day; and

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       Whereas, the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of the 
     Lehigh Valley, a member of the CFIDS Support Network of the 
     CFIDS Association of America, is celebrating their seventh 
     year of service to the CFIDS community; and,
       Whereas, the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Association of the 
     Lehigh Valley has been awarded The CFIDS Support Network 
     Action Award for Excellence in Service in the area of CFIDS 
     Awareness Day in 1996, and for Excellence in commitment and 
     service to the CFIDS Community in the area of Public Policy 
     in 1995; and,
       Whereas, chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome 
     (CFIDS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a 
     complex illness which affects many different body systems and 
     is characterized by neurological, rheumatological and 
     immunological problems, incapacitating fatigue and numerous 
     other symptoms that can be severely debilitating and can last 
     for many years; and,
       Whereas, it is imperative that education and training of 
     health professionals regarding CFIDS be expanded, that 
     further research be encouraged and that public awareness of 
     this serious health problem be increased.
       Now, therefore, Congressman Patrick J. Toomey recognizes 
     May 12, 1999 as International Chronic Fatigue and Immune 
     Dysfunction Syndrome Awareness Day, commends the Chronic 
     Fatigue Association of the Lehigh Valley on its Seventh 
     Anniversary, and pays tribute to its efforts to conquer CFIDS 
     on behalf of those battling this disabling illness.
       Signed and sealed this Twelfth Day of April, One Thousand, 
     Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine.

     

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