HR0559 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The health of our communities is the foundation for a caring and productive society, and our future rests with our ability to find cures for and adequately treat individuals who are afflicted with a variety of illnesses, including pulmonary hypertension; and

WHEREAS, Pulmonary hypertension is a rare disorder causing intolerable blood pressure levels in the arteries between the lungs and heart; and

WHEREAS, Pulmonary hypertension is chronic and incurable and has a poor survival rate; and

WHEREAS, Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension may include chest pain, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, swollen legs and ankles, and irregular heartbeat; and

WHEREAS, Early diagnosis can lead to early treatment and the possibility of an improved quality of life; and

WHEREAS, Education can help with early diagnosis, and funding for research can help find a cure; and

WHEREAS, The Pulmonary Hypertension Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with pulmonary hypertension through education, awareness, research, member services, and patient and family support; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare November 2019 as "Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.