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RESOLUTION NO. 08-189
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF JUNE, 2008, AS "MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
l\Wl\RENESS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. Myasthenia Gravis (Greek and Latin words meaning ugrave
muscle weakness") 1S a chronic, autoimmune, neuromuscular disease
which affects an estimated 14 out of every 100,000 individuals,
without regard to race, age, sex or economic background.
It is
probable, however, that Myasthenia Gravis is under diagnosed or
misdiagnosed and the prevalence may be higher.
2. Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by a fluctuating
weakness of the voluntary muscle groups with symptoms including
blurred and double vision, loss of balance, slurred speech,
difficulty in walking, swallowing, chewing and breathing. The
weakness increases with continued activity with the muscle
distribution and degree of weakness varying from myasthenic to
myasthenic.
3. There is no known cure for Myasthenia Gravis, but there
are effective treatments that allow many, but not all, people with
Myasthenia Gravis to lead full lives.
4. There is much that can be done, and still much to
understand.
Research plays an important role in finding new
answers and treatments for Myasthenia Gravis.
5. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc., along
wi th its local chapters, seeks to assist those suffering with
Myasthenia Gravis and to increase awareness of this formerly fatal
and crippling disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of June, 2008,
as "MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County,
Florida.
2. This Board encourages all citizens to join in an attempt
to focus attention on the need for education, treatment, research
and ultimately a cure for this, as yet, incurable disease.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 27th day of May, 2008.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNT FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECT ESS:
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