Backup Documents 04/10/2012 Item # 4HPROCLAMA TION I 4H
WHEREAS, Parkinson's Disease is o progressive neurological movement disorder of the
central nervous system, which has a unique impact on each patient, and
WHEREAS, symptoms include slowness, tremors, difficulty with balance and speech,
rigidity, cognitive and memory problems, as well as non -motor symptoms, and,
WHEREAS, according to the Parkinson's Action Network, Notional Parkinson's Foundation,
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the American Parkinson's Disease Association,
and the Notional Institutes of Health, there are approximately 1.5 million
people in the United States that are diagnosed with Parkinson's; and,
WHEREAS, increased education and research are needed to help find more effective
treatments with less side effects and ultimately o cure for Parkinson's
Disease; and,
WHEREAS, o multidisciplinary approach to Parkinson's Disease patient core includes local
Wellness, Support and Care Partner Groups; and,
WHEREAS, there currently is no cure for Parkinson's Disease, and,
WHEREAS, April has been proclaimed Worldwide Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
for all to recognize the need for research and help dealing with the
devastating effects of Parkinson's disease.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April, 2012 be designated as
WORLD WIDE PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of April, 2012.
ATTEST.
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0' DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA