[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 430 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 430
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 18, 2004
Received
December 8, 2004
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
_______________________________________________________________________
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of early diagnosis, proper treatment, and
enhanced public awareness of Tourette Syndrome and supporting the goals
and ideals of National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.
Whereas Tourette Syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder characterized by
involuntary and sudden movements or repeated vocalizations;
Whereas approximately 200,000 people in the United States have been diagnosed
with Tourette Syndrome and many thousands more remain undiagnosed;
Whereas lack of public awareness has increased the social stigma attached to
Tourette Syndrome;
Whereas early diagnosis and treatment of Tourette Syndrome can prevent physical
and psychological harm;
Whereas there is no known cure for Tourette Syndrome and treatment involves
multiple medications and therapies with costs that can be prohibitive;
Whereas the Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national nonprofit
membership organization dedicated to identifying the cause, finding the
cure, and controlling the effects of Tourette Syndrome; and
Whereas the Tourette Syndrome Association has designated May 15 through June 15
as National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month, the goal of which is to
educate the public about the nature and effects of Tourette Syndrome:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) recognizes the impact that Tourette Syndrome can have
on people living with the disorder;
(2) recognizes the importance of an early diagnosis and
proper treatment of Tourette Syndrome;
(3) recognizes the need for enhanced public awareness of
Tourette Syndrome;
(4) supports the goals and ideals of National Tourette
Syndrome Awareness Month, as designated by the Tourette
Syndrome Association; and
(5) encourages the President to issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and interested
organizations to observe National Tourette Syndrome Awareness
Month.
Passed the House of Representatives November 17, 2004.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.