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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a progressive nervous 
3system disorder that affects movement; symptoms start 
4gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor 
5in just one hand; additional symptoms may include slowed 
6movement, rigid muscles, impaired posture and balance, loss of 
7automatic movements, speech changes, and writing changes; and
  
 
8    WHEREAS, The signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease can 
9be different for everyone; early signs may be mild and go 
10unnoticed; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, The cause of Parkinson's disease is unknown, and 
12therefore, proven ways to prevent the disease also remain a 
13mystery; and
  
 
  
14    WHEREAS, Approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with 
15Parkinson's disease each year, and an estimated one millions 
16people in the U.S. and 7 to 10 million people worldwide are 
17living with the disease; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, Although Parkinson's disease cannot be cured, 
19medications might significantly improve one's symptoms; early 
20detection is key; therefore, be it
  
 
 
 
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1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
2HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
3we declare April 2022 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" 
4in the State of Illinois to bring attention to those battling 
5Parkinson's and to the importance of early detection and 
6treatments.