HR0040 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, According to Dysautonomia International, Dysautonomia is an umbrella term used to describe several different medical conditions that cause a malfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS); and

WHEREAS, The ANS is responsible for controlling the "automatic" functions of the human body, including, but not limited to, heart rate, blood pressure, and kidney function; and

WHEREAS, Various types of Dysautonomia result in the inability of the body to regulate these systems which may lead to lightheadedness, fainting, unstable blood pressure, abnormal heart rates, malnutrition, and even in some cases death; and

WHEREAS, Over 70 million people worldwide of all ages, gender, and race have some type of Dysautonomia; and

WHEREAS, There is no known cure for Dysautonomia, but various groups including Dysautonomia International continue to fund research in the hopes of finding a cure and treatment for each type of Dysautonomia; and

WHEREAS, Most patients living with Dysautonomia wait years before being diagnosed; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we designate October of 2017 as "Dysautonomia Awareness Month" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be presented to Governor Bruce Rauner, all Illinois constitutional officers, and Ashley Crossett of Frankfort and her family in appreciation of their commitment to raising awareness for Dysautonomia in Illinois.