FL H9131

Recognizes April 2013 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Florida

Establishes that approximately one million Americans and 6-9 million people worldwide live with Parkinson's disease, with 60,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States

Notes that Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer's, characterized by deterioration of dopamine-producing neurons resulting in tremor, rigidity, postural instability, and speech/swallowing dysfunction

Urges Florida residents to advocate for greater understanding of Parkinson's disease and increased funding to eradicate the disease to spread hope to future generations