TITLE: Relating to designating September 21 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.

SUMMARY: Relating to designating September 21 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to designating September 21 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is amended by adding Section 662.083 to read as follows: Sec. 662.083. ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY. (a) September 21 is Alzheimer's Awareness Day to increase awareness of individuals who are suffering from dementia and to express appreciation to the caregivers of Alzheimer's patients for the services and care provided to the patients. (b) Alzheimer's Awareness Day shall be regularly observed by appropriate programs and activities. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.