March 11, 2025 - Introduced by Representatives Palmeri, Krug, Arney, Bare, Brown, DeSmidt, Dittrich, Fitzgerald, Gundrum, Hong, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Kreibich, Miresse, Moore Omokunde, Murphy, Mursau, Ortiz-Velez, O'Connor, Prado, Roe, Sheehan, Sinicki, Stroud, Stubbs, Subeck, Taylor, Clancy and Haywood, cosponsored by Senators Drake, Hesselbein, L. Johnson, Larson, Ratcliff, Roys, Spreitzer and Wirch. Referred to Committee on Rules.
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AJR15,1,1
1Relating to: proclaiming March 26, 2025, as Purple Day for epilepsy. AJR15,1,52Whereas, epilepsy is a neurological disorder producing brief disturbances in 3the normal electrical functions of the brain that temporarily affects a person’s 4consciousness, bodily movements, or sensations, while creating long-term effects on 5the lifestyle of individuals with epilepsy; and AJR15,1,76Whereas, one in 26 people will develop epilepsy and one in 10 people will have 7a seizure during his or her lifetime; and AJR15,1,98Whereas, epilepsy can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, 9educational background, or socioeconomic status; and AJR15,1,1110Whereas, epilepsy affects more than 50 million people worldwide, nearly three 11million Americans, and around 60,000 Wisconsinites; and AJR15,2,212Whereas, although there is no known cure for epilepsy, existing drug therapy, 13surgery, and other non-pharmacological treatments enable up to 70 percent of
1individuals with epilepsy to lead normal lives with no seizures or with a significant 2reduction in seizures; and AJR15,2,43Whereas, epilepsy is a complex disorder that requires further research to find 4a cure, additional treatment options, and prevention; and AJR15,2,65Whereas, epilepsy and seizure disorders limit options for convenient, 6affordable, and accessible transportation; and AJR15,2,87Whereas, the public is often unable to recognize common seizure types or to 8respond with appropriate first aid; and AJR15,2,129Whereas, the annual observance of Purple Day on March 26 advocates for the 10rights, humane treatment, and appropriate education of all individuals with 11epilepsy, while raising awareness in families, professionals, and the general public 12to better understand this lifelong disorder; now, therefore, be it AJR15,2,1813Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the legislature 14proclaims March 26, 2025, as Purple Day, invites all Wisconsinites to participate by 15wearing purple, and calls upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private 16institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit their communities to increasing 17awareness and understanding of epilepsy through education while ensuring that all 18individuals with epilepsy lead full and productive lives; and, be it further AJR15,2,2019Resolved, That the chief clerk of the assembly shall provide copies of this 20resolution to the Epilepsy Foundation Heart of Wisconsin.
