Designating May 1990 as "Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month".

Designates May 1990 as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month.

 
HJ 443 IH
101st CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 443
Designating May 1990 as `Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month'.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 17, 1989
Mr. WALGREN introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating May 1990 as `Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month'.
Whereas neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder which causes tumors to grow
in the human nervous system;
Whereas neurofibromatosis is the most common tumor-causing genetic disorder
of the nervous system;
Whereas neurofibromatosis is a potentially debilitating disorder which
strikes males and females of all races and ethnic groups;
Whereas neurofibromatosis can strike in any part of the nervous system,
at any time;
Whereas the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc., is a voluntary
health organization, with chapters across the Nation, which was established
to serve people with neurofibromatosis and their families, to stimulate and
support biomedical research on neurofibromatosis, and to increase public
awareness of neurofibromatosis and its consequences; and
Whereas the public and the Federal Government are not sufficiently aware of
neurofibromatosis: Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
  States of America in Congress assembled, That May 1990 is designated as
  `Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month', and the President is authorized
  and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
  United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies,
  and activities.