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Senate Resolution 16 History
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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16
(By Senators Stollings, Kessler (Mr. President), Unger, Yost and
Plymale)
Recognizing the Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society and designating the week of March 11-17,
2013, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week.
Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, often disabling
disease of the central nervous system that affects approximately
4,000 people in West Virginia; and
Whereas, Most people with multiple sclerosis are diagnosed
between the ages of 15 and 50 but the unpredictable physical and
emotional effects can be lifelong; and
Whereas, Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an
FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve
the quality of life for many people with multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, Multiple sclerosis is a disease that not only affects
the person with the condition, but also greatly impacts family,
friends and the community; and
Whereas, The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still
unknown, and there is no known cure; and
Whereas, The symptoms of multiple sclerosis may be mild such
as numbness in the limbs, or severe, such as paralysis or loss of
vision; and
Whereas, Every hour of every day, someone is newly diagnosed
with multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society envisions a
world free of multiple sclerosis; and
Whereas, The Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society provides West Virginia residents with programs
and services to address the challenges of everyone affected by
multiple sclerosis; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the Blue Ridge Chapter of
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and designates the week of
March 11-17, 2013, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere
appreciation to the members of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society for its many contributions to
the State of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the appropriate representatives of the
Blue Ridge Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.