2005-0090
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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, a progressive disorder of the central nervous system, affecting more than one and a half million people in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. founded in 1961, has sought to "Ease the Burden and Find the Cure" for this disease through research, patient and family services, education and sponsorship of 65 Chapters, 56 Information and Referral Centers, and 800 Support Groups throughout the United States; and,
WHEREAS, The Nation, the State, and St. Charles Parish observes "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in April 2005; and,
WHEREAS, St. Charles Parish recognizes the efforts to raise funds and promote awareness to fight Parkinson's Disease, thereby improving the quality of human life for those living with Parkinson's Disease.
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 2005 AS
"PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE PARISH OF ST. CHARLES IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION, INC.
ALBERT D. LAQUE LANCE MARINO
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A
CLAYTON FAUCHEUX DERRYL WALLS
COUNCILMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
DESMOND J. HILAIRE APRIL BLACK
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT V
BRIAN A. FABRE DICKIE DUHE
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
'RAM' RAMCHANDRAN BARRY MINNICH
COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VII
Parkinson's Disease.2005