Bill Text: MS HC119 | 2011 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Mississippi House Concurrent Resolution 119 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Mississippi; recognize May 12, 2011 as.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-30 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HC119 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2011-HC119-Enrolled.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2011 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representative Warren

House Concurrent Resolution 119

(As Adopted by House and Senate)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 12, 2011, AS "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY IN MISSISSIPPI."

WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic, widespread pain conditions in the United States, affecting more than 5 million Americans; and

WHEREAS, the causes of fibromyalgia are still not fully known; and

WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is real and can have a debilitating effect on patients' lives, taking an emotional, financial and social toll, compromising their ability to work and engage in daily activities, and affecting relationships with their families, friends, coworkers and community; and

WHEREAS, diagnosing fibromyalgia can be difficult, and many patients with fibromyalgia consult multiple health care providers and suffer for as long as five years before getting a correct diagnosis; and

WHEREAS, getting a correct diagnosis and being educated about fibromyalgia is the first step toward better managing the disease; and

WHEREAS, increased awareness and expanded knowledge of the realities of life with fibromyalgia will allow the community at large to better support patients and their families, friends, coworkers and employers who struggle with the challenges of this chronic pain disorder; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to join with the National Fibromyalgia Association and other fibromyalgia support organizations in promoting awareness and encouraging improved education, diagnosis, research and treatment:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize May 12, 2011, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Mississippi" and encourage all Mississippians to participate in appropriate fibromyalgia awareness activities.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the National Fibromyalgia Association and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.