electrical energy that may briefly affect their consciousness,
movements or sensations; and
WHEREAS, As the fourth most common neurological disorder in
the United States, following migraine, stroke and Alzheimer's
disease, epilepsy affects 3.4 million Americans of all ages; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 200,000 new cases of epilepsy are
diagnosed each year, most often in young children and senior
citizens; and
WHEREAS, One in 26 people will develop epilepsy in his or her
lifetime; and
WHEREAS, Up to 50,000 Americans die each year from seizures
and related causes, including sudden unexplained death in
epilepsy; and
WHEREAS, The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central
Pennsylvania and the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
lead the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the
challenges created by epilepsy; and
WHEREAS, The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central
Pennsylvania and the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
are dedicated to ensuring that all people with seizures and
epilepsy are able to participate in all of life's experiences;
and
WHEREAS, The Epilepsy Association of Western and Central
Pennsylvania and the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania
have been serving the needs of Pennsylvanians who live with
seizures since 1972; and
WHEREAS, Misinformation and misperceptions regarding epilepsy
have a long history and are still prevalent throughout society
today; and
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
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