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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, According to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF), 
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studies  show that about 2% of the population of the United 
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States has a brain aneurysm; studies also show that 
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approximately 3 to 6 million people have unruptured brain 
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aneurysms; and the number of people from the State of Illinois 
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who suffer annually are estimated to be between 1,200 and 1,400 
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cases; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The BAF points out that brain aneurysms form from 
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continuous wear and tear on the arterial walls over an extended 
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period of time;  the constant stress to the artery wall can 
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sometimes, but not always, lead to hemorrhage causing severe 
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damage or death; and

 
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    WHEREAS, People who have been diagnosed with a brain 
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aneurysm need support and help to get through this frightening 
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time; many people are unaware of the facts and have questions 
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that need answered; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Brain Aneurysm Foundation has a website open 
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to people looking for answers and support; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The Brain Aneurysm Foundation spearheads 
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research, aids in education and training of physicians, helps 
 


 






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survivors, and informs the general public through their 
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efforts; therefore, be it

 

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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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proclaim September of 2007 as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in 
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Illinois to make people aware of this medical issue and 
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encourage the general public to become knowledgeable about 
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brain aneurysms; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation.