PRINTER'S NO. 1272
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
224
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY TOMLINSON, OCTOBER 18, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 18, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2017 as "Dysautonomia Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia is an umbrella term for a group of
medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic
nervous system, which is responsible for "automatic" bodily
functions, including 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, Dysautonomia impacts people of any age, gender, race
or background, including many individuals in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Some forms of dysautonomia can be disabling and
result in social isolation, stress on the families of those
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impacted and financial hardship; and
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia can result in death in some cases; and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness about dysautonomia helps
patients get diagnosed and treated earlier, saves lives and
fosters 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; and
WHEREAS, "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" recognizes the
contributions of the professional medical community, patients
and family members who are working to educate Pennsylvanians
about dysautonomia; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of October 2017
as "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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