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This resolution proclaims November 2025 as Epilepsy Awareness Month, highlighting the significant impact of epilepsy on individuals and communities. The resolution provides context about epilepsy, explaining it as a brain condition characterized by recurrent seizures, which are disruptions of electrical communication between neurons. It notes that approximately 1 in 10 people in the United States has experienced an unprovoked seizure, with 3.4 million Americans living with epilepsy and 65 million people affected worldwide. The resolution emphasizes the importance of understanding seizures and reducing discrimination, recognizing that the condition can create barriers to employment and education. By calling upon all Californians to increase awareness and understanding, the resolution aims to support those living with epilepsy, acknowledging that one-third of individuals with the condition have seizures that cannot be controlled with current treatments. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution for broader awareness.