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MI HR0243

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Irwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Designates March 12, 2016, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday and Narcolepsy Awareness Day in Michigan
  • Recognizes narcolepsy as a chronic neurological disorder affecting the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles, impacting an estimated 1 in 2,000 Americans
  • Notes that narcolepsy is under-recognized and under-diagnosed, with undiagnosed symptoms potentially causing accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and work
  • Acknowledges that narcolepsy affects people of all ages with typical onset between ages 10 and 30, and impacts individuals neurologically, socially, and emotionally
  • References Narcolepsy Network, a national organization based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, that promotes disease awareness and support for those with narcolepsy

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare March 12, 2016, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday and Narcolepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Suddenly Sleepy Saturday and Narcolepsy Awareness

Last Action

Adopted

3/10/2016

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