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Recognizing October 7th as National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day.

H. Res. 558 · 115th Congress · Oct 5, 2017 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the House of Representatives—
(1)
supports the goals and ideals of Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day;
(2)
encourages States, territories, possessions of the United States, and localities to support the goals and interests of Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day by issuing proclamations designating Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day;
(3)
encourages media organizations to participate in Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day and help provide education to the public about trigeminal neuralgia;
(4)
commends the efforts of the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to support the goals and ideals of Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day;
(5)
recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to ending trigeminal neuralgia by promoting—
(A)
awareness about individuals who are affected by trigeminal neuralgia; and
(B)
education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment;
(6)
recognizes the pain which all individuals in the United States with trigeminal neuralgia suffer;
(7)
expresses gratitude to the family members and friends of individuals living with trigeminal neuralgia who are a source of love and encouragement to those individuals; and
(8)
salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who—
(A)
provide assistance to those individuals affected by trigeminal neuralgia; and
(B)
continue to work to find ways to end trigeminal neuralgia forever.