Bill Text: MI SR0027 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled

Michigan Senate Resolution 27 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: A resolution to recognize March 13, 2021, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, also known as Narcolepsy Awareness Day.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-03-16 - Adopted [SR0027 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2021-SR0027-Enrolled.html

2021-SER-0027

MICHIGAN SENATE

Senate Resolution No. 27

Offered by Senators Irwin, Brinks, Geiss, Bayer, Alexander, Santana, Moss and Bizon

A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 13, 2021, AS SUDDENLY SLEEPY SATURDAY, ALSO KNOWN AS NARCOLEPSY AWARENESS DAY

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; and

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy affects people of all ages, with onset typically between the ages of 15 and 30; and

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy affects people neurologically, socially, and emotionally. The symptoms of narcolepsy, especially when undiagnosed, can lead to accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and working; and

WHEREAS, Narcolepsy is an under-recognized and under-diagnosed condition which affects an estimated 1 in every 2,000 Americans; and

WHEREAS, The Narcolepsy Network is a national organization created to promote awareness and support for those who suffer from narcolepsy; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 13, 2021, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, also known as Narcolepsy Awareness Day.

Secretary of the Senate