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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE
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.
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1Relating to: proclaiming April 2021 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
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Whereas, Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurological disorder in
3the world; and
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Whereas, the effects of Parkinson's disease touch the families, friends, and
5communities of approximately 20,000 Wisconsinites who suffer from Parkinson's
6disease; and
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Whereas, research has not been able to identify an exact source of the disease
8for many individuals suffering from the disease; and
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Whereas, Parkinson's disease has no known cure, and treatments are limited
10in their ability to address the medical needs of individuals with the disease; and
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Whereas, volunteers, caregivers, medical practitioners, and researchers are
12working to advance the treatment of medical conditions associated with Parkinson's
13disease and to better understand how to prevent it; and
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Whereas, additional education, awareness, and research on Parkinson's
15disease will improve the lives of many Wisconsinites; now, therefore, be it
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1Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin
2Legislature proclaims April 2021 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
3throughout the state of Wisconsin.
