AJR46: Joint Resolution Text

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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE

2021 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION46

May 3, 2021 - Introduced by Representatives Krug, Kurtz, Thiesfeldt, Spiros, Gundrum, Subeck, Shelton, Hebl, Rozar, Armstrong, Drake, Sinicki, Kitchens, Magnafici, Cabral-Guevara, Milroy, L. Myers, Callahan, Mursau, VanderMeer, Spreitzer, Cabrera and Stubbs, cosponsored by Senators Bernier, Carpenter, L. Taylor and Ringhand. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR46,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming April 2021 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.

AJR46,1,3 Whereas, Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world; and

AJR46,1,6 Whereas, the effects of Parkinson's disease touch the families, friends, and communities of approximately 20,000 Wisconsinites who suffer from Parkinson's disease; and

AJR46,1,8 Whereas, research has not been able to identify an exact source of the disease for many individuals suffering from the disease; and

AJR46,1,10 Whereas, Parkinson's disease has no known cure, and treatments are limited in their ability to address the medical needs of individuals with the disease; and

AJR46,1,13 Whereas, volunteers, caregivers, medical practitioners, and researchers are working to advance the treatment of medical conditions associated with Parkinson's disease and to better understand how to prevent it; and

AJR46,1,15 Whereas, additional education, awareness, and research on Parkinson's disease will improve the lives of many Wisconsinites; now, therefore, be it

AJR46,2,3 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin Legislature proclaims April 2021 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month throughout the state of Wisconsin.

AJR46,2,4 (End)