H. C. R. No. 76 *HR07/R2006* N1/2
08/HR07/R2006
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ST: Fibromyalgia Awareness Day; declare May 12,
2008, as.
To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2008
By: Representatives Warren, Baker (8th), Barker, Dedeaux, Denny, Fredericks, Hamilton (109th), Hamilton (6th), Jennings, Martinson, Mayhall, Moore, Smith (27th), Staples, Stevens, Upshaw, Evans (91st) HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 76
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 12, 2008, AS 1 FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY IN MISSISSIPPI. 2 WHEREAS, May 12, 2008, is being recognized as Fibromyalgia 3 Awareness Day in the State of Mississippi; and 4 WHEREAS, an estimated 10 million people in the United States, 5 which is three to six percent of our country, and millions more 6 worldwide, have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a disease for 7 which there is no known cause or cure; and 8 WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which causes 9 fatigue and debilitating pain in women, men and children of all 10 ages and races; and 11 WHEREAS, the illness often takes an average of five years to 12 receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and medical professionals 13 frequently are inadequately educated on the diagnosis and 14 treatment of the illness; and 15 WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to bring 16 attention to chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, and to the 17 National Fibromyalgia Association and other fibromyalgia support 18 organizations that promote awareness and encourage improved 19 education, diagnosis, research and treatment: 20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 21 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING 22 THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize May 12, 2008, as Fibromyalgia 23 Awareness Day in the State of Mississippi and wish support 24 organizations much success in the search for a cure. 25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 26 furnished to the Capitol Press Corps. 27

S. C. R. No. 622 *SS02/R1400* N1/2
08/SS02/R1400
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ST: Recognize "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in
Mississippi."
To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2008
By: Senator(s) Hewes, Chassaniol, Fillingane, Simmons, Flowers, Ward, Burton, Stone, Jackson (15th), Bryan, Baria, Moffatt, Clarke, Carmichael, Michel, Harden, Dearing, Yancey, Dawkins, Frazier, Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd), Jordan, Lee (35th)
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 622
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 12, 2008, AS 1 "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY IN MISSISSIPPI." 2 WHEREAS, we are pleased to recognize May 12, 2008, as 3 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day; and 4 WHEREAS, an estimated ten million people in the United 5 States, 3% to 6% of the population of our country and millions 6 more worldwide, have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a disease 7 for which there is no known cause or cure; and 8 WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which causes 9 fatigue and debilitating pain in women, men and children of all 10 ages and races; and 11 WHEREAS, it often takes an average of 5 years to receive a 12 diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and medical professionals frequently 13 are inadequately educated on the diagnosis and treatment; and 14 WHEREAS, we join with the National Fibromyalgia Association 15 and other fibromyalgia support organizations in promoting 16 awareness and encouraging improved education, diagnosis, research 17 and treatment: 18 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF 19 MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That 20 we do hereby recognize May 12, 2008, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness 21 Day in Mississippi" and encourage all Mississippians to 22 participate in appropriate fibromyalgia awareness activities. 23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be forwarded to 24 the National Fibromyalgia Association and be made available to the 25 Capitol Press Corps. 26

H. C. R. No. 119 *HR40/R1897* N1/2
11/HR40/R1897
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To: Rules
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2011
By: Representative Warren
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 119
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 12, 2011, AS 1 "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY IN MISSISSIPPI." 2
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is one of the most common chronic, 3 widespread pain conditions in the United States, affecting more 4 than 5 million Americans; and 5
WHEREAS, the causes of fibromyalgia are still not fully 6 known; and 7
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is real and can have a debilitating 8 effect on patients' lives, taking an emotional, financial and 9 social toll, compromising their ability to work and engage in 10 daily activities, and affecting relationships with their families, 11 friends, coworkers and community; and 12
WHEREAS, diagnosing fibromyalgia can be difficult, and many 13 patients with fibromyalgia consult multiple health care providers 14 and suffer for as long as five years before getting a correct 15 diagnosis; and 16
WHEREAS, getting a correct diagnosis and being educated about 17 fibromyalgia is the first step toward better managing the disease; 18 and 19
WHEREAS, increased awareness and expanded knowledge of the 20 realities of life with fibromyalgia will allow the community at 21 large to better support patients and their families, friends, 22 coworkers and employers who struggle with the challenges of this 23 chronic pain disorder; and 24
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to join with 25 the National Fibromyalgia Association and other fibromyalgia 26
H. C. R. No. 119 *HR40/R1897*
11/HR40/R1897
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ST: Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Mississippi;
recognize May 12, 2011 as.
support organizations in promoting awareness and encouraging 27 improved education, diagnosis, research and treatment: 28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF 29 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE SENATE CONCURRING 30 THEREIN, That we do hereby recognize May 12, 2011, as 31 "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Mississippi" and encourage all 32 Mississippians to participate in appropriate fibromyalgia 33 awareness activities. 34
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be 35 furnished to the National Fibromyalgia Association and to the 36 members of the Capitol Press Corps. 37

SECOND REGULAR SESSION
House Concurrent Resolution No. 27
94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
4977L.01I
Whereas, fibromyalgia is a significant health problem affecting over five million
2 adults nationwide. It is six times more prevalent than muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis,
3 leukemia, and multiple sclerosis combined; and
4
5 Whereas, fibromyalgia is a disabling pain condition. Its symptoms are chronic,
6 and include pain, extreme fatigue, sleep disorders, migraine headaches, and impairment of
7 memory and concentration; and
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9 Whereas, the average fibromyalgia patient suffers for an average of five years prior
10 to obtaining a correct diagnosis, resulting in a worsened condition that is more debilitating and
11 more difficult and expensive to treat; and
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13 Whereas, fibromyalgia patients are often misunderstood by family members,
14 employers, and physicians as malingerers, depressives, and hypochondriacs due to inadequate
15 knowledge of fibromyalgia. While the condition may be mistakenly thought of by some as a
16 mental health disorder, it is actually a pain condition as defined by the American College of
17 Rheumatology and should be treated as such. Fibromyalgia patients look normal and can
18 function normally for short periods of time, but quickly experience debilitating pain and fatigue;
19 and
20
21 Whereas, fibromyalgia is costly to the state. An estimated one billion dollars in
22 medical expenses, lost wages, and associated economic costs can be attributed nationwide to the
23 disease. It is also costly in social terms to families and children, as 90% of fibromyalgia patients
24 are women; and
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26 Whereas, evidence indicates that the incidence of fibromyalgia may be increasing
27 at a rapid rate:
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28 Now, therefore, be it resolved that the members of the House of
29 Representatives of the Ninety-fourth General Assembly, Second Regular Session, the Senate
30 concurring therein, hereby support the establishment of the Missouri Fibromyalgia Awareness
31 Initiative Program to do all of the following:
32
33 (1) Promote public awareness regarding fibromyalgia, a widespread but poorly
34 understood disease;
35
36 (2) Promote understanding of the importance of early diagnosis and proper treatment and
37 management;
38
39 (3) Promote the delivery of appropriate information, programs, and services;
40
41 (4) Encourage research into the nature, cause, and treatment of this debilitating disease.
42 Currently there is no laboratory test for detecting fibromyalgia;
43
44 (5) Promote open access to accepted treatments for fibromyalgia and distribution of
45 information about how patients can gain access to those therapies; and
46
47 (6) Require an assessment, including the potential implications for use of different types
48 of controlled substances and abuse of other substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs; and
49
50 Be it further resolved that the Chief Clerk of the Missouri House of
51 Representatives be instructed to prepare properly inscribed copies of this resolution for Governor
52 Matt Blunt and the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services.