IV 
114TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 141 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2015 
Ms. LEE (for herself, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. HARPER, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. LANGEVIN, 
Ms. CLARKE of New York, Ms. NORTON, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. KELLY of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, and Ms. MOORE) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis 
Awareness Week. 
Whereas multiple sclerosis can impact people of all ages, 
races and ethnicities, but is more common (at least 2– 
3 times) in women than men; 
Whereas approximately 2,300,000 people worldwide have 
been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis; 
Whereas multiple sclerosis is typically diagnosed between the 
ages of 20 and 50, however it is estimated that between 
8,000 and 10,000 children and adolescents are living 
with multiple sclerosis in the United States; 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:08 Mar 03, 2015
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00001
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6300
E:\BILLS\HR141.IH
HR141
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with BILLS
•HRES 141 IH 
Whereas multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable neurological 
disease that interrupts the flow of information within the 
brain and between the brain and the rest of the body; 
Whereas symptoms of multiple sclerosis range from numb-
ness and tingling to blindness and paralysis and the 
progress, severity and specific symptoms of multiple scle-
rosis in any one person cannot yet be predicted; 
Whereas there is no laboratory test available that definitely 
defines a diagnosis for multiple sclerosis; 
Whereas multiple sclerosis is not directly inherited, studies 
show there are genetic and likely environmental factors 
that indicate certain individuals are more susceptible to 
the disease, such as Caucasians of northern European 
ancestry; 
Whereas the exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown 
and there is no cure; 
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition, a national network 
of independent multiple sclerosis organizations dedicated 
to the enhancement of the quality of life for all those af-
fected by multiple sclerosis, recognizes and supports Mul-
tiple Sclerosis Awareness Week; 
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition’s mission is en-
hanced cooperation to provide greater opportunities for 
the effective use and development of resources for the 
benefit of individuals and families affected by multiple 
sclerosis; 
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition recognizes and sup-
ports Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week during March 
of every calendar year; 
Whereas the United States was a founding member of the 
international Progressive MS Alliance in 2012, coordi-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:08 Mar 03, 2015
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00002
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6300
E:\BILLS\HR141.IH
HR141
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with BILLS
•HRES 141 IH 
nating research to accelerate the development of treat-
ment for progressive multiple sclerosis by removing sci-
entific and technology barriers; 
Whereas the goals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week are 
to invite people to join the movement to end multiple 
sclerosis, encourage everyone to do something to dem-
onstrate their commitment to moving toward a world free 
of multiple sclerosis, and to acknowledge those who have 
dedicated their time and talent to help promote multiple 
sclerosis research and programs; and 
Whereas this year Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week is rec-
ognized during the week of March 2, 2015, through 
March 8, 2015: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Multiple 
Sclerosis Awareness Week; 
(2) encourages States, territories, possessions of 
the United States, and localities to support the goals 
and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week by 
issuing proclamations designating Multiple Sclerosis 
Awareness Week; 
(3) encourages media organizations to partici-
pate in Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week and help 
provide education to the public about multiple scle-
rosis; 
(4) commends the efforts of the States, terri-
tories, and possessions of the United States to sup-
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:08 Mar 03, 2015
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00003
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6201
E:\BILLS\HR141.IH
HR141
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with BILLS
•HRES 141 IH 
port the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis 
Awareness Week; 
(5) recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of 
the United States to ending multiple sclerosis by 
promoting— 
(A) awareness about individuals that are 
affected by multiple sclerosis; and 
(B) education programs, supporting re-
search, and expanding access to medical treat-
ment; 
(6) recognizes all individuals in the United 
States living with multiple sclerosis; 
(7) expresses gratitude to the family members 
and friends of individuals living with multiple scle-
rosis, who are a source of love and encouragement 
to those individuals; and 
(8) salutes the health care professionals and 
medical researchers who— 
(A) provide assistance to those individuals 
affected by multiple sclerosis; and 
(B) continue to work to find ways to stop 
the progression of the disease, restore nerve 
function, and end multiple sclerosis forever. 
Æ 
VerDate Sep 11 2014 
23:08 Mar 03, 2015
Jkt 049200
PO 00000
Frm 00004
Fmt 6652
Sfmt 6301
E:\BILLS\HR141.IH
HR141
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with BILLS