2026-0143
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Proclamation: “ALS Awareness Month in St. Charles Parish”
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) often referred to as "Lou Gehrig's disease," is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord; and,
WHEREAS, it is estimated that ALS is responsible for nearly two deaths per hundred thousand people annually. More people die every year of ALS than of Huntington's disease or multiple sclerosis and it occurs two-thirds as frequently as multiple sclerosis; and,
WHEREAS, the ALS Association symbolizes the hopes of people everywhere that Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis will one day be a disease of the past - relegated to historical status, studied in medical textbooks, conquered by the dedication of thousands who have worked ceaselessly to understand and eradicate this perplexing killer; and,
WHEREAS, ALS is an incurable fatal neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle weakness, resulting in paralysis; and,
WHEREAS, the disease attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord causing muscles to no longer receive the messages they need in order to function; gradually weakening and deteriorating them; and,
WHEREAS, members in the community come together to raise funds to benefit the ALS Association in their fight against ALS. Time isn’t on the side of those afflicted - fighting ALS is a full-time job; and,
WHEREAS, the 2026 Louisiana Walk to Defeat ALS is forthcoming, with event details to be announced; and those seeking additional information are encouraged to contact 580-265-6112.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF MAY 2026 AS
“ALS AWARENESS MONTH IN ST. CHARLES PARISH”
MATTHEW JEWELL WALTER PILIÉ
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III
MICHAEL A. MOBLEY WILLIE COMARDELLE
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
HOLLY FONSECA MICHELLE O’DANIELS
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
LA SANDRA D. WILSON BOB FISHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
HEATHER SKIBA MICHELE DEBRULER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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