FL S1818

Designates April 6, 2017, as "National Multiple Sclerosis Society Florida State Action Day at the Capitol" in Florida.

Encourages efforts to inform Florida residents about multiple sclerosis, a neurological disease affecting 2.3 million people worldwide.

Acknowledges the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's investment of over $900 million in MS research since 1946 and annual funding of $50.2 million for nearly 380 research projects.

Notes that multiple sclerosis most commonly affects people between ages 20 and 50, with unpredictable progression and unknown causes and cure.

Directs presentation of the resolution with the Senate Seal to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as recognition of its efforts to find a cure.