Agenda 05/27/2008 Item # 4A
Agenda Item No. 4A
May 27, 2008
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, MyastJumia Gravis (~ek and Latin wards meaning '9raVll' muscle
weaknus' is Q chronic, autoimmune, neuromusculll,. diseas6 which
affects an estimated 14 wI' of every 100, 000 individuals withwt regard
to race, age, sex, or economic background. It is probable, howeVtll',
that Myasthenia Gravis is under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed and the
prevalence may be higher: and,
WHEREAS, Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by a fluctuating weaknus of the
vtJluntary muscle groups with symptoms including blurred and dwble
vision, lass of balance, slurred speech, difficulty in walking, swallowing,
chewing, and breathing. The weakness increasu with continued activity
with the muscle distribution and degree of weaknus varying from
myasthenic to myasthenic: and,
WHEREAS, there is na cure for Myasthenia Gravis, but there are effective
treatments that allow many, but not all, people with Myasthenia Gravis
to lead full lives: an"-
WHEREAS, there is much that can be done and still much to understand. Research
ploys an important role in finding new aMwers and treatments for
Mya.sthenlo Gravis: and,
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WHEREAS, the Mya.sthenia Gravis Fwndatlon of America, Inc., along with its local
chapters, seeks to a.ssist those suffering with Mya.sthenia Gravis and to
increase awareness of this formerly fatal and crippling disea.se.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of Cwnty CommissIoners af Collier
County, Florida, that June 2008, be duignated a.s
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
()ONE AND ORDERED THIS 27'" Day of May, 2008.
SOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COVNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. SROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4A
May 27, 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Item Summary:
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Proclamation to recognize June 2008 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month. On behalf of
Marie T. Tronnlof, President of Greater Florida Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation
of America, Roberta Hect will be accepting this Proclamation.
Meeting Date:
5/27/2008 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Lanisa Roberts
Administrative Aide to Bce
Date
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5/14/20084:39:28 PM
Approved By
Sue Filson Executive Manager to the BCe Date
Boa rd of County BCe Office
Commissioners 5/1512008 11 :07 AM
Approved By
John A. Yonkosky Director of the Office of Management Date
County Manager's Office Office of Management & Budget 5115120082:52 PM
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Leo E. Ochs, Jr. Deputy County Manager Date
Board of County County Manager's Office
Commissioners 5116120089:10 AM
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