Title: Restless Legs Syndrome - Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day

Summary: Designates September 23, 2013, as "Restless Legs Syndrome - Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day."

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WHEREAS, an estimated million adults in the United States and mil lions of others worldwide are affected by restless legs syndrome, a disease for which there is no known cure, and WHEREAS, the disease is difficult to diagnose and has a significant impact on sleep, concentration, and productivity, with approximately percent of patients waking three or more times a night and almost percent reporting that symptoms adversely affect concentration the next day, and WHEREAS, increased awareness and expanded knowledge of the realities of life with restless legs syndrome will allow communities to better support people who struggle with the challenges of the condition, and WHEREAS, the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, now known as the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation, is a nonprofit organization that has joined other group sto promote restless legs syndrome awareness and support, including improved education, diagnosis, research, and treatment, and WHEREAS, the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation urges patients, supporters, health care providers, and the general HR 9121 2013 hr9121 FL OR I DA HO US EO FR EP RE SE NT A TI VE Spublic to shar einformation about this disease and available treatments, giving hope of a better future for people with restless legs syndrome, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That September 23, 2013, is des ignated as "Restless Legs Syndrome-Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day" in the State of Florida to raise awareness and to urge citizens to support the search for a cure and assist the individuals and families who deal with this disease.