Bill > SR0052

This resolution designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Month, drawing attention to a serious neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The resolution highlights the significant impact of ALS, noting that approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States are affected at any given time, with 5,000 new cases emerging annually and approximately 15 new diagnoses occurring every day. The resolution emphasizes that ALS affects people across all races, sexes, ages, and ethnicities, and makes basic movements like walking, speaking, and gesturing extremely difficult. By officially recognizing ALS Month, the resolution aims to raise public awareness, potentially facilitate the discovery of a cure, and bring much-needed funding and support to families affected by this devastating disease, while also acknowledging the importance of aggressive symptom treatment to extend the lives of those living with ALS.

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