Bill Text: MI SR0027 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
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
senate resolution no.27
Senators Irwin, Brinks, Geiss, Bayer, Alexander, Santana, Moss and Bizon offered the following resolution:
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.
