TITLE: Recognizing September 23, 2013, as National Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing September 23, 2013, as National Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day.

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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation in recognizing September 23, 2013, as National Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day; and WHEREAS, This chronic and often debilitating condition is a neurological disorder in which the sufferer regularly experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs and feels an irresistible urge to move them; and WHEREAS, It is estimated that some 10 million American adults have been affected by the disease, which frequently goes undiagnosed; while there is currently no known cure, there are effective treatment options; the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation has united with other advocacy organizations around the country to foster more awareness and understanding within the health care sector and to promote efforts in the fields of research, diagnosis, and treatment; and WHEREAS, Individuals who have Restless Legs Syndrome often experience disrupted sleep, diminished concentration, and a loss of productivity at work; and WHEREAS, This troubling disorder remains a medical mystery; increased efforts to better understand it and find a cure for it will also lead to a deeper empathy for those who suffer from the condition and will encourage them to take heart and have hope for a brighter future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby recognize September 23, 2013, as National Restless Legs Syndrome--Willis-Ekbom Disease Awareness Day; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2013.