disorders and a variety of other nonmotor symptoms; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that the economic burden of
Parkinson's disease is $52 billion annually to patients and
family members, including direct and indirect costs, treatment,
Social Security payments and lost income; and
WHEREAS, While research suggests the cause of Parkinson's
disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors,
the exact cause and progression of the disease is still unknown;
and
WHEREAS, There is no objective test or biomarker for
Parkinson's disease, and there is no cure or drug to slow or
halt the progression of the disease; and
WHEREAS, The National Parkinson's Foundation and the Michael
J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, along with many
volunteers, researchers, caregivers and medical professionals,
are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living
with Parkinson's disease and their families and to further
promote Parkinson's disease awareness, education, knowledge,
treatment and research; and
WHEREAS, Further efforts in research, testing and education
are crucial in order to advance toward improved early detection
methods, the discovery of more effective treatments to stop the
progression of Parkinson's disease and, ultimately, to find a
cure for this devastating disease; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of April 2024 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge all
residents to support the search for a cure and assist those
individuals and families who deal with this debilitating
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