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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF),
3 studies show that about 2% of the population of the United
4 States has a brain aneurysm; studies also show that
5 approximately 3 to 6 million people have unruptured brain
6 aneurysms; and the number of people from the State of Illinois
7 who suffer annually are estimated to be between 1,200 and 1,400
8 cases; and
 
9     WHEREAS, The BAF points out that brain aneurysms form from
10 continuous wear and tear on the arterial walls over an extended
11 period of time; the constant stress to the artery wall can
12 sometimes, but not always, lead to hemorrhage causing severe
13 damage or death; and
 
14     WHEREAS, People who have been diagnosed with a brain
15 aneurysm need support and help to get through this frightening
16 time; many people are unaware of the facts and have questions
17 that need answered; and
 
18     WHEREAS, The Brain Aneurysm Foundation has a website open
19 to people looking for answers and support; and
 
20     WHEREAS, The Brain Aneurysm Foundation spearheads
21 research, aids in education and training of physicians, helps

 

 

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1 survivors, and informs the general public through their
2 efforts; therefore, be it
 
3     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
4 NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
5 proclaim September of 2007 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in
6 Illinois to make people aware of this medical issue and
7 encourage the general public to become knowledgeable about
8 brain aneurysms; and be it further
 
9     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10 presented to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation.