Reps. Miller, Ball, Barnett, Lisa Brown, Terry Brown, Constan, Gonzales, Hansen,
Robert Jones, Kowall, Liss, Lori, Mayes, Neumann, Pearce, Polidori, Proos, Roberts, Rogers,
Segal, Smith, Spade, Valentine, Walsh and Warren offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 280.
A resolution to declare May 12, 2010, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of
Michigan.
Whereas, Fibromyalgia is a disease without a known cause or cure. This chronic disease
affects people of all ages throughout the world. An estimated 10 million people in the United
States alone suffer from this chronic disease; and
Whereas, While 75-90 percent of the people who have Fibromyalgia are women, it also
occurs in men and children and in all ethnic groups. The disorder is often seen in families,
among siblings or mothers and their children. The diagnosis is usually made between the ages of
20 to 50 years, but the incidence rises with age so that by age 80, approximately 8% of adults
meet the classification of Fibromyalgia: and
Whereas, Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, which causes people to suffer from often
intolerable pain. One of the affects of Fibromyalgia is sleep fatigue as a result of a lack of deep
sleep as well as patterns of non-restorative sleep. Fibromyalgia can also cause various nervous
system pains such as neuropathic pain, central nervous system pain, and transmitter or receptor
dysfunction pain. It can also cause headaches, interstitial cystitis, dizziness, tingling sensations,
lack of sensations, vision problems, noise sensitivity, dysfunctional bowels, and problems with
memory functioning; and
Whereas, People afflicted by this condition find it nearly impossible to complete their
daily routines. Patients have difficulty lifting any object even of light weight, have problems
using stairs, and any slight physical strain makes it almost impossible to conduct daily activities;
and
Whereas, A diagnosis of Fibromyalgia takes an average of five years. Throughout that
time the patient is enduring enormous amounts of pain and he or she often faces discrimination
in both the workplace and community; and
Whereas, The cost of Fibromyalgia to both an individual and society is expensive.
Prominent researchers and specialists estimate the costs in the United States to be between $12-
14 billion each year and account for a loss of 1-2% of the nation's overall productivity. A 2007
study found that Fibromyalgia patients may spend $100-$1000 per month in addition to their
insurance costs on healthcare; and
Whereas, The lack of public education of Fibromyalgia makes it extremely difficult to
treat as well as to diagnose the condition. Increasing public education and research on the causes
and diagnosis of this illness would help to eliminate a misunderstanding of its conditions, and
possibly make advances in diagnosis and treatment more likely in the future; now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
declare May 12, 2010, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Reps. Bieda, Miller, Accavitti, Adamini, Anderson, Ball, Brown, Byrnes, Byrum,
Cheeks, Clack, Condino, Cushingberry, Farrah, Garfield, Gillard, Gleason, Gonzales, Green,
Hopgood, Hunter, Kolb, Kathleen Law, Lemmons, III, Lemmons, Jr., Lipsey, Mayes,
McDowell, Meisner, Mortimer, Murphy, Plakas, Polidori, Sak, Shaffer, Sheltrown, Spade,
Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Vander Veen, Waters and Zelenko offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 251.
A resolution commemorating May 12, 2006, as Michigan Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Whereas, Fibromyalgia is a disease with uncertain cause and no known cure. This
chronic condition affects men, women, and children of all ages around the world. affecting an
estimated 10 million people in the United States; and
Whereas, Fibromyalgia is a very serious and chronic disease in which people suffer
unbearable pain. Fibromyalgia causes these people to suffer in many ways including sleep
fatigue, which is a disturbance of deep sleep and patterns of non-restorative sleep. They can also
suffer various nervous system pains including neuropathic pain, central nervous system pain,
transmitter or receptor dysfunction pain, headache, interstitial cystitis, dizziness, tingling
sensations, lack of sensations, vision problems, noise sensitivity, dysfunctional bowels, and
problems with memory functioning; and
Whereas, This chronic condition makes daily activities nearly impossible. Patients are
unable to lift objects even of light weight, have problems climbing and descending stairs, and
any physical strain makes it difficult to conduct daily routines; and
Whereas, A diagnosis of Fibromyalgia takes an average of five years. During this time
the patient is enduring all this pain, he or she often faces discrimination at both the workplace
and the community; and
Whereas, The lack of public education makes Fibromyalgia difficult to treat, let alone
diagnose. Public education and research on the causes and diagnosis of this illness would help to
eliminate a misunderstanding of its conditions, and possibly make advances in diagnosis and
treatment more feasible in the future; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
commemorate May 12, 2006, as Michigan Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

Reps. Bieda, Gieleghem, Wojno, Accavitti, Drolet, Pappageorge, Rocca, Gillard, Adamini,
Anderson, Byrum, Condino, Daniels, Dennis, DeRossett, Ehardt, Elkins, Farrah, Garfield, Gleason,
Hager, Kolb, Kooiman, LaSata, Lipsey, McConico, Meyer, Middaugh, Phillips, Plakas, Richardville,
Sak, Sheltrown, Shulman, Spade, Stallworth, Tabor, Tobocman, Vagnozzi, Waters, Woronchak,
Zelenko, Hardman, Jamnick, Minore and Murphy offered the following resolution:
House Resolution No. 244.
A resolution recognizing May 12, 2004, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of
Michigan.
Whereas, An estimated 10 million people in the United States, 6-8% of the population of our
country and millions of people worldwide, have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. This is a disease
for which there is no known cause or cure; and
Whereas, Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic illness which is increasing at epidemic rates and
causes fatigue and debilitating pain in women, men, and children of all ages and races; and
Whereas, Patients with this illness often have to learn to live with widespread pain
throughout their bodies, extreme fatigue, sleep disorders, stiffness, weakness, migraine headaches,
numbness, tingling, and impairment of memory and concentration; and
Whereas, It often takes an average of five years to receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and
medical professionals frequently are inadequately educated on FM diagnosis and treatment; and
Whereas, It is necessary that we recognize the medical research demonstrating biochemical
abnormalities in people with fibromyalgia; and
Whereas, Fibromyalgia in children and young adults presents unique challenges for this
population who suffer not only from the symptoms of this illness, but also from the lack of
understanding and social acceptance; and
Whereas, People with fibromyalgia face discrimination from employers, friends, family, and
the judicial system while dealing with the ongoing stress of living with an unpredictable disease and
an uncertain future; and
Whereas, Employers could support their employees with fibromyalgia by making adaptations
to the work environment, so that people with FM could continue to function at work and not be
forced to file for disability; and
Whereas, The National Fibromyalgia Association and other fibromyalgia support
organizations around our country have joined together to promote FM awareness and support
including improved education, diagnosis, research, and treatment; and
Whereas, Understanding this illness will help guarantee hope for a better future for people
with fibromyalgia; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body
proclaims May 12, 2004, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in the state of Michigan and recognizes
the needs of these chronically ill people. We urge all of our citizens to support the search for a cure
and assist those individuals and families who deal with this devastating disease on a daily basis.

SR-38, As Adopted by Senate, April 14, 2011
Senators Booher, Anderson, Hansen, Moolenaar and Bieda offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 38.
A resolution to recognize May 12, 2011, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
Whereas, Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 10
million Americans and approximately 3 percent to 6 percent of the population worldwide; and
Whereas, While it occurs most often in women, it strikes men and children and all ethnic
backgrounds; and
Whereas, For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia can be extremely debilitating and
interfere with basic daily activities; and
Whereas, Fibromyalgia often occurs following a physical trauma, such as an acute illness or
injury, which may act as a trigger in the development of the disorder. Recent studies have suggested
that FM patients have generalized disturbance in pain processing and an amplified response to
stimuli that would not ordinarily be painful in healthy individuals; and
Whereas, There is no known cure for fibromyalgia. Treatment focuses on relieving symptoms
and improving function. A variety of prescription medications are often used to reduce pain levels
and improve sleep; and
Whereas, Spreading awareness of the symptoms of fibromyalgia can help put an end to the
lack of understanding, education, and awareness of fibromyalgia that causes patients to go through
countless instances of mistreatment and misdiagnosis; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That in recognition of the importance of the ongoing fight against
fibromyalgia, we do hereby proclaim May 12, 2011, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Michigan.
We encourage all citizens to help educate and support family, friends, and neighbors who have been
diagnosed with fibromyalgia as an expression of support and compassion to fight this dreadful pain
disorder. By increasing awareness of the risk factors and taking direct actions to reduce them, we can
enable those who suffer from the disorder to live more peacefully; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Office of the Governor of
Michigan and director of the Department of Community Health.

1.1A senate resolution
1.2recognizing May 12, 2008, as National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.
1.3WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a significant illness affecting more than six million Americans;
1.4and
1.5WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is six times more prevalent than muscular dystrophy, cystic
1.6fibrosis, leukemia, and multiple sclerosis combined; and
1.7WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition affecting women, men, and children of all
1.8ages and races for which there is no known cause or cure; and
1.9WHEREAS, fibromyalgia patients are sometimes misunderstood by family members,
1.10friends, employers, and physicians as having a mental health disorder due to inadequate
1.11knowledge of fibromyalgia; and
1.12WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is costly to the state: an estimated $1 billion in medical expenses,
1.13lost wages, and associated economic costs can be attributed nationwide to the disease, and the
1.14costs are multiplied because the average fibromyalgia patient sees at least three physicians over
1.15the course of one-and-a-half years prior to being diagnosed with fibromyalgia; and
1.16WHEREAS, studies indicate that the incidences of fibromyalgia may be rapidly increasing;
1.17NOW, THEREFORE,
1.18BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it joins with fibromyalgia
1.19support organizations in promoting awareness; encouraging improved education, diagnosis,
1.20research, and treatment; and recognizing National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12, 2008.