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IL HR0331
Resolution
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terra Costa Howard
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AI Summary
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Declares May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month in Illinois
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Recognizes ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) as a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease with no cure, where patients typically survive only 2-5 years after diagnosis
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Notes that military veterans have a higher likelihood of developing and dying from ALS than those without military service
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Acknowledges the 11th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge and the ALS Association's commitment of over $154 million to support more than 550 research projects across the U.S. and 18 other countries
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Urges all Americans to support ALS research, advocate for increased funding, and stand in solidarity with those affected by the disease
Legislative Description
ALS AWARENESS MONTH
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
7/1/2025