HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-129RESOLUTION NO. 02-129
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
JUNE, 2002, AS "MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
AWARENESS 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 (MG) is an autoimmune, neuromuscular disease, causing
weakness of the voluntary muscles.
2. MG may affect any voluntary muscle, but most commonly affects those that
control eye movements, eyelids, chewing, swallowing, coughing and facial expression.
Muscles that control breathing and movements of the arms and legs may also be affected.
3. Because of its rarity (approximately 70,000 people are living with MG in the
United States today), many Americans are often mis-or undiagnosed. MG can be
controlled through modern medical intervention, but can prove fatal if left untreated.
4. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. (MGFA) is a not-for-
profit organization founded 50 years ago in 1952.
5. The MGFA has grown to a network of 34 chapters throughout the country
whose mission is to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals
affected by Myasthenia Gravis and to improve their lives through programs of patient
services, public information, medical research, professional education, advocacy and
patient care.
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, 2002, as
"MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AWARENESS MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to join in an attempt to
focus attention on the need for education, treatment, research, and ultimately an end to
this as yet incurable disease; and congratulate the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of
America, Inc. on its 50th Anniversary.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21st day of May, 2002.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNT¢ORIDA
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
~/i~ ~I~I~CTNE$$.~