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File #: 37303    Version: 1 Name: Designating April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/12/2015 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: 3/3/2015 Final action: 3/3/2015
Enactment date: 3/5/2015 Enactment #: RES-15-00175
Title: Designating April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Sponsors: Anita Weier, Paul R. Soglin, Chris Schmidt, Denise DeMarb, David Ahrens, Shiva Bidar, Maurice S. Cheeks, Joseph R. Clausius, Mark Clear, Lauren Cnare, Lucas Dailey, Steve King, Larry Palm, Matthew J. Phair, Scott J. Resnick, Marsha A. Rummel, Paul E. Skidmore, John Strasser, Lisa Subeck, Michael E. Verveer, Ledell Zellers
Date Ver.Action ByActionResultAction DetailsMeeting DetailsWatch
3/3/20151 COMMON COUNCIL Adopt Under Suspension of Rules 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, and 2.25Pass Action details Meeting details Not available
2/12/20151 Council Office RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT UNDER SUSPENSION OF RULES 2.04, 2.05, 2.24, & 2.25 - MISC. ITEMS  Action details Meeting details Not available
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Designating April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.
 
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WHEREAS, Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive, neurological disease and is the second most common neurological disease in the United States; and
 
WHEREAS, there is inadequate comprehensive data on the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease, nevertheless it is estimated that the disease affects 500,000 to 1.5 million people in the United States and the prevalence will more than double by 2040; and,
 
WHEREAS, there are millions of Americans who are caregivers, family members, and friends greatly impacted by Parkinson's disease every day; and,
 
WHEREAS, it is estimated that the economic burden of Parkinson's disease is $14.4 billion a year, including indirect costs to patients and family members; and,
 
WHEREAS, although 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 the rate of misdiagnosis can be high; and,
 
WHEREAS, the symptoms of Parkinson's disease vary from person to person and include tremors, slowness of movement, impaired balance and coordination, cognitive changes, difficulty speaking, digestive problems and sleep disruptions; and,
 
WHEREAS, there is currently no cure, therapy, or drug to slow or halt the progression of Parkinson's disease; and,
 
WHEREAS, medications mask some symptoms of Parkinson's disease for a limited amount of time each day, often with dose-limiting side effects, and ultimately lose their effectiveness, leaving the person unable to move, speak or swallow; and,
 
WHEREAS, increased education and research are needed to find more effective treatments with fewer side effects and, ultimately, an effective treatment or cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Madison Common Council designate April 2015 as Parkinson's Awareness Month and support continued research to find better treatments, and eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.