Bill Text: MI HR0362 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare November 10, 2022, as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2022-11-10 - Adopted [HR0362 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0362-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.362
Reps. Cynthia Johnson and Sneller offered the following resolution:
Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle control in the body; and
Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is caused by motor neuron degeneration in the brain and spinal cord; and
Whereas, The symptoms of this rapidly advancing disease can include difficulty with and the possibility of the inability to walk, speak, eat, and even breathe; and
Whereas, It is estimated that at any given time as many as 31,000 people are living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis in the United States; and
Whereas, 800-1000 Michiganders live with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and 200 are newly diagnosed on an annual basis; and
Whereas, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is very difficult to diagnose as there is no test or procedure to confirm diagnosis; and
Whereas, Life expectancy of those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis averages between two and five years from the date of the diagnosis; and
Whereas, There is currently no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and we must continue to support medical efforts to give hope to patients and fight this disease; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare November 10, 2022 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in the state of Michigan. We urge increased public awareness of this progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects muscle control in the body.
