Bill Text: CA AR45 | 2015-2016 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2016-05-05 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 4690.). [AR45 Detail]
Download: California-2015-AR45-Introduced.html
BILL NUMBER: HR 45 INTRODUCED
BILL TEXT
INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Dababneh
MARCH 30, 2016
Relative to Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST
WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive,
neurological disease and is the second most common neurodegenerative
disease in the United States; and
WHEREAS, There is inadequate data on the incidence and prevalence
of Parkinson's disease, but it currently is estimated to affect
500,000 to 1,500,000 people in the United States and the prevalence
will more than double by 2040; and
WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is the 14th leading cause of death in
the United States, according to the federal Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson's
disease is at least $14.4 billion annually, including indirect costs
to patients and family members of $6.3 billion; and
WHEREAS, Research suggests the cause of Parkinson's disease is a
combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause
and progression of the disease is still unknown; and
WHEREAS, There is no objective test or biomarker for Parkinson's
disease, and there is no cure or drug to slow or halt the progression
of the disease; and
WHEREAS, The symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to
person and can include tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity,
cognitive impairment and dementia, mood disorders, difficulty with
balance, swallowing, chewing, and speaking, and a variety of other
nonmotor symptoms; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical
professionals are working to improve the quality of life of persons
living with Parkinson's disease and their families; and
WHEREAS, Increased research, education, and community support
services are needed to find more effective treatments and to provide
access to quality care to those living with the disease today; now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the
Assembly proclaims the month of April 2016 as Parkinson's Disease
Awareness Month in California and urges all citizens to support the
search for a cure and to assist those individuals and families who
deal with this disabling disease on a daily basis; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of
this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
