2019-0089
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Proclamation: "Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month"
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disorder of the central nervous system, affecting more than 1 million people in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, research suggests the cause of Parkinson’s disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown; and,
WHEREAS, the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and can include tremors, slowness of movement and rigidity, difficulty with balance, swallowing, chewing, and speaking, cognitive impairment and dementia, mood disorders (such as depression and anxiety), and other symptoms; and,
WHEREAS, research, education, and community support services are needed to find more effective treatments and to provide access to quality care to those living with the disease today.
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 APRIL 2019 AS
“PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH”
IN ST. CHARLES PARISH AND URGE ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PARKINSON’S DISEASE FROM THE DAVIS PHINNEY FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON’S AND SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH THIS DISEASE AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
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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