07 LC 96
2179
House
Resolution 175
By:
Representatives Byrd of the
20th,
Hill of the
21st,
Hamilton of the
23rd,
Jerguson of the
22nd,
and Cooper of the
41st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
February 9, 2007, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day"; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
epilepsy is a condition that affects as many as 2.5 million Americans and kills
42,000 annually; and
WHEREAS,
seizures are the most common neurological disorder of childhood, with 120,000
children in the country receiving medical attention each year due to a first or
newly-recognized seizure; and
WHEREAS,
the Leon Bender Foundation and Emory University School of Medicine are partners
in research initiatives that will allow for the discovery of new treatments for
epilepsy; and
WHEREAS,
the National Epilepsy Foundation is inviting patients, caregivers, doctors,
friends and family of epilepsy patients, and volunteers to come to the capitol
on February 9, 2007, to speak to legislators about their concerns for persons
living with epilepsy.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize February 9, 2007, as "Epilepsy Awareness Day" and encourage
citizens to participate in this special observance.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the National
Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia.