Backup Documents 04/09/2019 Item #16H1 16H1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a potentially debilitating and deadly multi-organ,
inflammatory disease, estimated to affecting 200,000 people in the
United States; and,
WHEREAS, the signs and symptoms of Sarcoidosis vary widely depending on the person
and organs affected and can include debilitating fatigue; shortness of
breath; difficulties with balance and coordination; irregular heartbeat;
visual problems, including blindness; pain affecting joints and muscles;
weakness or numbness of limbs; skin rash and discoloration; mood disorders
such as depression and anxiety; organ failure; and sleep difficulties; and,
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis can affect people of any age, race, or gender, but is most
common among adults between the ages of 20 and 40 and 3.8-fold higher
in African Americans; and,
WHEREAS, research suggests the cause of Sarcoidosis is a combination of genetic
and environmental factors, but the exact cause and progression of the
disease is still unknown; and,
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a diagnosis of exclusion as there is no objective test,
biomarker, known case, or cure; and,
WHEREAS, volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working
to improve the quality of life and prognosis of persons living with
Sarcoidosis and their families;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 2019 be designated as
SARCOIDOSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of April 2019.
/ \ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER i' � ORIDA op
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WIL i AM L. MCDANIEL, JR., C AIRMAN