[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 61 (Wednesday, April 6, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2043]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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    SENATE RESOLUTION 577--DESIGNATING APRIL 2022 AS ``PARKINSON'S 
                           AWARENESS MONTH''

  Ms. STABENOW (for herself and Mr. Thune) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 577

       Whereas Parkinson's disease--
       (1) affects 1,000,000 individuals in the United States;
       (2) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in 
     the world;
       (3) is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic 
     and environmental factors; 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 $79,000,000,000 annually;
       Whereas the symptoms of Parkinson's disease can include 
     dementia and cognitive impairment, tremors, slowness of 
     movement, ``freezing'' in place, inability to walk and 
     maintain balance, speech difficulties, depression, losing the 
     ability to swallow, 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 Senate--
       (1) designates April 2022 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 country 
     working to improve the quality of life of people living with 
     Parkinson's disease and their families.

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