IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 95 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2013 
Ms. LEE of California (for herself, Mr. BURGESS, and Mr. VAN HOLLEN) sub-
mitted the following 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 men and women of all 
ages, races, and ethnicities; 
Whereas approximately 2,100,000 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; 
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; 
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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, but stud-
ies show there are genetic factors that indicate certain in-
dividuals are susceptible to the disease; 
Whereas the exact cause of multiple sclerosis is still unknown 
and there is no cure; 
Whereas in rare cases multiple sclerosis is so progressive it 
is fatal, but most people with multiple sclerosis have a 
normal or near-normal life expectancy; 
Whereas severe multiple sclerosis can shorten life; 
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition, an affiliation of 
multiple sclerosis organizations dedicated to the enhance-
ment of the quality of life for all those affected by mul-
tiple sclerosis, recognizes and supports Multiple Sclerosis 
Awareness Week during March of every calendar year; 
Whereas the Multiple Sclerosis Coalition’s mission is to in-
crease opportunities for cooperation and provide greater 
opportunity to leverage the effective use of resources for 
the benefit of the multiple sclerosis community; 
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 
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grams, supporting research, and expanding access to 
medical treatment; and 
(7) recognizes all people in the United States 
living with multiple sclerosis, expresses gratitude to 
their family members and friends who are a source 
of love and encouragement to them, and salutes the 
health care professionals and medical researchers 
who provide assistance to those so affected and con-
tinue to work to find ways to stop the progression 
of the disease, restore nerve function and end mul-
tiple sclerosis forever. 
Æ 
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