SR0781 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, estimated to affect over 50 million people worldwide, 3 million people in the United States, and 130,000 people in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, The Danny Did Foundation is working to increase epilepsy awareness by mainstreaming medical devices for home use that act as alarm systems for seizure activity and strengthening communication regarding Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy between medical professionals and those afflicted by seizures, as well as their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy accounts for up to 18 percent of all deaths in patients with epilepsy; and

WHEREAS, Adult patients and parents of children with epilepsy need to be informed of the possibility of Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy; and

WHEREAS, The Danny Did Foundation was created in response to the tragic death of Danny Stanton, whose death might have been prevented by seizure-detecting technology; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate May 22, 2010 as "Danny Did Day" in the State of Illinois in an effort to support the Danny Did Foundation and to raise awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Danny Did Foundation as a symbol of our support and respect.