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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, An estimated 50,000 Americans and 1 million 
3people worldwide have been diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis 
4complex (TSC), a genetic disease with no cure; and
 
5    WHEREAS, TSC is often a devastating disorder that causes 
6tumors to form in vital organs, including the brain, heart, 
7kidneys, skin, liver, and lungs; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The disease is also the leading genetic cause of 
9both epilepsy and autism; and
 
10    WHEREAS, TSC affects some people severely and others so 
11mildly it often goes undiagnosed; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The incidence of TSC is as common as Lou Gehrig's 
13disease (ALS) or cystic fibrosis, so increased awareness is 
14vital; and
 
15    WHEREAS, The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance and other groups 
16around the world have joined together to promote awareness of 
17the disorder to ensure people with TSC get the best possible 
18treatment and proper diagnosis; therefore, be it
 
19    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
 
 
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1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare May 15, 2024 
2as Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day in the State of 
3Illinois; and be it further
 
4    RESOLVED, That we encourage the citizens of Illinois to 
5support the search for a cure and assist those individuals and 
6families who deal with this challenging disease on a daily 
7basis.