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Designating September 2016 as “National Dystonia Awareness Month” and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia.

S. Res. 601 · 114th Congress · Sep 29, 2016 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Designating September 2016 as National Dystonia Awareness Month and raising awareness and understanding of the disorder of dystonia.

That the Senate—
(1)
designates September 2016 as “National Dystonia Awareness Month”;
(2)
supports the goals and ideals of National Dystonia Awareness Month to raise public awareness and understanding of dystonia;
(3)
recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure for all forms of dystonia; and
(4)
encourages all people in the United States and interested groups to support National Dystonia Awareness Month through various appropriate ceremonies and activities—
(A)
to promote public awareness of dystonia; and
(B)
to foster the understanding of the impact of dystonia on patients and their families.