PRINTER'S NO. 1293
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
203
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY WOZNIAK, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2015 as "Dysautonomia Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that
result in a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which
is responsible for "automatic" bodily functions such as
respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and
temperature control; and
WHEREAS, Some forms of dysautonomia are considered rare
diseases, such as multiple system atrophy and pure autonomic
failure; and
WHEREAS, Other forms of dysautonomia are common, impacting
millions of people in the United States and around the world,
such as diabetic autonomic neuropathy, neurocardiogenic syncope
and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; and
WHEREAS, In certain instances, dysautonomia can be disabling
and result in social isolation, stress on the families of those
impacted and financial hardship; and
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia can result in death in some cases,
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causing tremendous pain and suffering for their loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness about dysautonomia will help
patients get diagnosed and treated earlier, save lives and
foster support for individuals and families coping with
dysautonomia in this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia International, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that advocates on behalf of patients living with
dysautonomia, encourages communities to recognize "Dysautonomia
Awareness Month" each October around the world; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of October 2015
as "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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