Recognizing May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.

89(R) SR 422 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 422

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to

recognize May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the State

Capitol; and

WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of

dementia, is estimated to affect nearly seven million Americans

and more than 460,000 Texans; it is a progressive

neurodegenerative condition that is characterized by the

accumulation of abnormal proteins and the gradual deterioration

of neurons in the brain, which leads to memory loss and varying

degrees of disability in the individuals it affects; and

WHEREAS, The sixth most common cause of death in the United

States, Alzheimer's disease has no existing cure, and treatments

are aimed at slowing its advancement and improving the quality of

life of those impacted by the disease; and

WHEREAS, By age 65, one in nine Americans will develop

Alzheimer's disease, and this figure increases to one in three by

the age of 85; as the disease progresses, individuals can exhibit

severe cognitive and physical impairments and may require

around-the-clock assistance with daily tasks; more than one

million devoted caregivers in Texas provide unpaid, at-home care

for family members or loved ones who are Alzheimer's patients,

and the indirect effects on business and the labor market result

in tremendous losses in human capital; and

WHEREAS, With the number of Texans living with Alzheimer's

disease projected to grow substantially by 2030, developing new

treatments and expanding research efforts has become an ever more

urgent priority, and increasing knowledge and awareness of this

devastating disease provides families and communities the

opportunity to better plan for the future and access treatment,

research trials, and caregiving support; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby recognize May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's

Advocacy Day at the Capitol and commend the families and

caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease on their

tireless efforts to provide care and the researchers and medical

professionals who work to understand, treat, and develop a cure

for Alzheimer's disease; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in

honor of Alzheimer's Advocacy Day.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on April 22, 2025.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate