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Regular Session, 2008
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86
BY REPRESENTATIVE WILLIAMS
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To recognize May 12, 2008, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, an estimated ten million people in the United States, three to six percent
of the population of our country, and millions more worldwide have been diagnosed with
fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no known cause or cure; and
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which causes fatigue and debilitating
pain in women, men, and children of all ages and races; and
WHEREAS, it often takes an average of five years to receive a diagnosis of
fibromyalgia, and medical professionals frequently are inadequately educated on the
diagnosis and treatment of this dreaded disease; and
WHEREAS, we join with the National Fibromyalgia Association and other
fibromyalgia support organizations in promoting awareness and encouraging improved
education, diagnosis, research, and treatment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize May 12, 2008, as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Louisiana and encourage all
citizens of Louisiana to participate in appropriate fibromyalgia awareness activities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be transmitted to the National
Fibromyalgia Association.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE

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Regular Session, 2008 ENROLLED
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 61
BY SENATOR JACKSON
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To recognize May 12, 2008, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in Louisiana.
WHEREAS, an estimated ten million people in the United States representing three
to six percent of the population and millions more worldwide have been diagnosed with
fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no known cure; and
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic illness which causes fatigue and debilitating
pain in women, men and children of all ages and races; and
WHEREAS, it often takes an average of five years to receive a diagnosis of
fibromyalgia, and medical professionals frequently are inadequately educated on the
diagnosis and treatment; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana joins with the National Fibromyalgia Association and other
fibromyalgia support organizations in promoting awareness and encouraging improved
education, diagnosis, research and treatment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
recognize May 12, 2008, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
National Fibromyalgia Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES