HR0048LRB102 11753 LAW 17088 r

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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

 

 

HR0048- 2 -LRB102 11753 LAW 17088 r

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.