Designating the first Wednesday in September 2013 as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day” and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

designates the first Wednesday in September 2013 as “National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day”;

supports the goals and ideals of National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day to raise public awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease;

recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for polycystic kidney disease; and

encourages all people in the United States and interested groups to support National Polycystic Kidney Awareness Day through appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote public awareness of polycystic kidney disease and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families.