Resolution; declaring May as Alpha-gal Awareness and Prevention Month.

Resolution
ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 28 By: Seifried, Stanley, and
Guthrie

A Resolution recognizing alpha-gal syndrome as a
serious public health and safety concern;
acknowledging the impact of tick-borne illnesses in
Oklahoma; supporting increased awareness, education,
prevention, and research; declaring May as Alpha-gal
Awareness and Prevention Month; and directing
distribution.

WHEREAS, alpha-gal syndrome is a potentially life-threatening
allergic condition, most often caused by tick bites, that is
increasingly affecting Oklahoma residents; and

WHEREAS, public health officials and researchers have reported a
notable rise in alpha-gal syndrome cases in recent years; and

WHEREAS, individuals with alpha-gal syndrome experience varying
sensitivities and reactions, often requiring strict avoidance of
certain meat and dairy products; and

WHEREAS, exposure can trigger severe allergic reactions,
including life-threatening anaphylaxis, sometimes hours after
contact; and

WHEREAS, alpha-gal syndrome can lead to emotional, medical, and
financial burdens impacting an individual’s quality of life,
education, employment, and access to care; and

WHEREAS, Oklahoma’s climate, wildlife, and outdoor traditions
increase residents’ risk of tick exposure; and

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WHEREAS, public education, early recognition, and tick-bite
prevention are critical to protecting the health of Oklahomans.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes alpha-gal syndrome as
a serious and potentially life-threatening condition affecting
Oklahoma residents.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate encourages health care providers,
public health officials, educators, and community groups to increase
awareness of alpha-gal syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate supports continued research into
the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of alpha-gal
syndrome and other tick-borne diseases.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate declares the month of May as
Alpha-gal Awareness and Prevention Month in the State of Oklahoma.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to the State
Department of Health to inform the agency’s tick-borne disease
education and prevention.

Adopted by the Senate the 4th day of May, 2026.

Presiding Officer of the Senate

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________