2023-0064
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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, WE THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF APRIL 2023 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.
MATTHEW JEWELL DICK GIBBS
PARISH PRESIDENT COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT III
BETH A. BILLINGS NICKY DUFRENE
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. A COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
HOLLY FONSECA MARILYN B. BELLOCK
COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE, DIV. B COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT V
LA SANDRA DARENSBOURG GORDON BOB FISHER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT I COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT VI
MARY K. CLULEE JULIA FISHER-CORMIER
COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT II COUNCILWOMAN, DISTRICT VII
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