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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous 
3system disorder that affects movement; symptoms start 
4gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor 
5in just one hand; additional symptoms may include slowed 
6movement, rigid muscles, impaired posture and balance, loss of 
7automatic movements, speech changes, and writing changes; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, The signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease can 
9be different for everyone; early signs may be mild and go 
10unnoticed; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, The cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, and 
12therefore, proven ways to prevent the disease also remain a 
13mystery; and
  
 
  
14    WHEREAS, Approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with 
15Parkinson's disease each year, and an estimated 7 to 10 
16million people are living with the disease worldwide; and
  
 
17    WHEREAS, Although Parkinson's disease cannot be cured, 
18medications might significantly improve one's symptoms; early 
19detection is key; therefore, be it
  
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
 
 
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1HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
2we declare April 2021 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month 
3in the State of Illinois to bring attention to those battling 
4Parkinson's and to the importance of early detection and 
5treatments.