TITLE: Recognizing April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the visiting delegation from Alzheimer's Texas and to proclaim April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Texas; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain's nerve cells that results in impaired memory, thinking, and behavior, and it is the most common cause of dementia; and WHEREAS, Approximately 10 percent of adults over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's disease, and the disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease affects an estimated 380,000 Texans, and that number is expected to rise to 490,000 by 2025; and WHEREAS, Extensive research has been conducted since Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the symptoms and the disease more than 100 years ago, and several promising drug treatments have been introduced that delay the onset of disease symptoms; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer's Texas provides information, assistance, and support for persons who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias; the organization also serves caregivers, professionals, and family members of those affected by the disease and works to raise public awareness about the disease; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th Legislature, hereby commend the worthy efforts of Alzheimer's Texas and recognize April 3, 2019, as Alzheimer's Awareness Day in Texas; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of Alzheimer's Awareness Day. Campbell President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 19, 2019.