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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP US GET THIS BILL OUT OF THE COMMITTEES AND UNTO THE FLOOR FOR A VOTE, PLEASE ORDER SOME POSTCARDS AND SEND THEM TO WASHINGTON. email me for cards [log in to unmask] or call 908-257-8074 It is estimated that Parkinson's disease costs society $25,000,000,000 ($25 Billion) annually. Yet, the federal program for Parkinson's research is grossly underfunded. Parkinson's research receives far less support than most other disorders, totaling only $26 per patient in direct funding in 1994. Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research and Education Act H.R. 1462 and S.684 The Act's Proposal for Meeting the Strong Public Need: The Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Research, Education and Assistance Act was introduced on April 6, 1995, by Senator Mark O. Hatfield (R-OR) and Congressman Henry Waxman (D-CA). This bill will: * Expand basic and clinical research into Parkinson's to at least $100 million; * Fund Parkinson's research centers across the country; * Authorize Morris K. Udall Excellence Awards * Authorize patient and family registries; * Authorize a national Parkinson's Disease Education Program and information clearinghouse. Who is Morris K. (Mo) Udall? The bill is named in honor of former Arizona Congressman Mo Udall who served in the House from 1961-1990. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1978, Mr. Udall was forced to retire due to Parkinson's complications and is now living in a long-term hospital facility in Washington. As chairman of the then House Interior Committee, Mo was widely respected for the ability to steer such controversial legislation as the Alaska Lands bill and the Surface Mining bill through a contentious Congress by being able to charm, cajole and outwit his opposition. Congressman Udall contended for the Democratic nomination for President in 1976 and, although he finished second to Jimmy Carter, he gained widespread respect and affection for his grace and courage. His determination to live a full and vigorous life even though afflicted with Parkinson's has gained him further admiration. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP US GET THIS BILL OUT OF THE COMMITTEES AND UNTO THE FLOOR FOR A VOTE, PLEASE ORDER SOME POSTCARDS AND SEND THEM TO WASHINGTON. email me for cards [log in to unmask] or call 908-257-8074