2017-0295
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Proclamation: “Dysautonomia Awareness Month in St. Charles Parish”
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia is a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the automatic nervous system, which is responsible for “automatic” bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, temperature control and more; and,
WHEREAS, some forms of Dysautonomia are considered rare diseases, such as Multiple System Atrophy and Pure Autonomic Failure, while other forms of Dysautonomia are common, impacting millions of people in the United States and around the world, such as Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy, Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome; and,
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia impacts people of any age, gender, race, or background. It can be very disabling and some forms can result in death; and,
WHEREAS, increased awareness about Dysautonomia will help patients get diagnosed and treated earlier, save lives, and foster support for individuals and families coping with Dysautonomia in our community; and,
WHEREAS, Dysautonomia International, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, advocates on behalf of patients living with Dysautonomia and encourages communities to celebrate Dysautonomia Awareness Month each October around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2017 AS
“DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS MONTH IN ST. CHARLES PARISH”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017, ST. CHARLES PARISH WILL HAVE A “DRESS DOWN DAY FOR DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS”, URGING ALL CITIZENS TO COMMEMORATE THIS DAY BY WEARING THE COLOR TURQUOISE.
LARRY COCHRAN WENDY BENEDETTO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
PAUL J. HOGAN, PE WILLIAM BILLY WOODRUFF
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
TERRELL D. WILSON MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
MARY K. CLULEE TRACI A. FLETCHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VI
DICK GIBBS JULIA FISHER-PERRIER
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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