Bill > HR160

This resolution designates May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in Louisiana, drawing attention to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a serious neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing progressive muscle loss. The resolution highlights that approximately 30,000 Americans are living with ALS at any given time, with around 5,000 new diagnoses annually, and emphasizes that the disease currently has no known cure and typically results in a life expectancy of only two to five years after diagnosis. By formally recognizing May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month, the Louisiana House of Representatives aims to raise public understanding, encourage early diagnosis, support advocacy efforts, and honor both those currently living with ALS and those who have passed away. The resolution specifically calls on all Louisianians to support ALS research, advocate for increased funding, and stand in solidarity with patients, caregivers, and families affected by this challenging disease.

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