This is the text of the joint proclamation by our mayor and county
executive that was presented at our symposium on March 15:
Whereas: The Parkinson's Support Group of Upstate NY Inc., a chapter
of the National parkinson's Foundation proposes and requests the
support of communities and government for the passage of the Morris
K. Udall Parkinson's Research Funding Bill; and
Whereas: The 1997 Udall Bill, if approved by Congress, will increase
funding for Parkinson's research in order to establish Parkinson's
Research Centers accross the country, a databank and information
clearinghouse, and a National Parkinson's Disease Education Program;
and
Whereas: The Morris K. Udall Bill is named after former Congressman
Morris K. Udall, who was forced to retire because of Parkinson's
complications; and
Whereas: Parkinson's Disease is a chronic neurological disorder caused
by a lack of the chemical Dopamine in the brain, resulting in a
progressive neurological disorder which gradually renders its victims
incapable of caring for themselves; and
Whereas: Parkinson's Disease afflicts as many as 1.5 million
Americans, approximately 40% of whom are under the age of 60.
Now, Therefore, We, William A. Johnson Jr., Mayor of the City of
Rochester, and John D. Doyle, Monroe County Executive, do hereby
proclaim April, 1997 and April 11, 1997 to be
PARKINSON'S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
and
WORLD PARKINSON'S DAY
in Rochester and Monroe County and urge support of all citizens, in
conjunction with the efforts of the states of Maine, Maryland and
Virginia and the countries of Canada, Denmark, and Holland.
Signed by
William A. Johnson Jr. John D. Doyle
Mayor Monroe County Executive
