PRINTER'S NO. 2590
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
566
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY PETRI, BAKER, BIZZARRO, CALTAGIRONE, CHARLTON,
CONKLIN, D. COSTA, DiGIROLAMO, DUSH, KINSEY, LONGIETTI,
MARSICO, MILLARD, MURT, NEILSON, PICKETT, READSHAW, RYAN,
SONNEY, WARREN AND WATSON, OCTOBER 17, 2017
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
OCTOBER 17, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of October 2017 as "Dysautonomia Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that
result in a malfunction of the automatic nervous system, which
is responsible for essential bodily functions such as
respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion and
temperature control; and
WHEREAS, Many forms of dysautonomia are considered rare or
orphan diseases, such as multiple system atrophy and pure
autonomic failure, while other forms are quite common, such as
diabetic autonomic neuropathy, neurocardiogenic syncope and
postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome; and
WHEREAS, There is a lack of awareness about the forms of
dysautonomia amongst the medical community and the general
public; and
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia can impact individuals of all ages,
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races and backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, Some forms of dysautonomia can be very disabling and
this disability can result in physical pain, social isolation,
stress on the families of those impacted and financial hardship;
and
WHEREAS, Increased awareness about dysautonomia can help
patients get diagnosed earlier and can help foster support for
individuals and families coping with dysautonomia; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting to recognize 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 House of Representatives designate the
month of October 2017 as "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania.
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