[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 71 (Thursday, April 27, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1424]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 184--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF APRIL 
                2023 AS ``PARKINSON'S AWARENESS MONTH''

  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:

                              S. Res. 184

       Whereas Parkinson's disease--
       (1) affects more than 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 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 Senate--
       (1) expresses support for the designation of April 2023 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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