HR0294 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to recognize important events in the State of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, April 2011 is "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month" world-wide; and

WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a noncontagious, systemic disease that is commonly diagnosed with the detection of inflamed, microscopic growths; and

WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a debilitating and potentially fatal disease which causes massive tissue inflammation and damage to major organs, particularly the lungs; the disease can also target the heart, eyes, brain, liver, kidneys, and skin and the inflammation may cause seizures, blindness, disfiguring lesions, and heart failure; and

WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis affects people around the world and the origins of the diseases are still unknown; the National Sarcoidosis Society provides support group meetings and telephone support groups to individuals affected by the diseases and their families; and

WHEREAS, The National Sarcoidosis Society also supports health care providers' efforts to increase awareness and further research the disease; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize April of 2011 as "Sarcoidosis Awareness Month" in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the National Sarcoidosis Society as a symbol of our respect and esteem.