April 8, 2007
Declared Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day
On March 27, the
US Senate passed Senate Resolution 127 declaring April 8, 2007 (Dr. Harvey
Cushing's birthday) to be National Cushing's Awareness Day.
The full resolution
can be viewed at: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getpage.cgi?dbname=2007_record&page=S3981&position=all
Thanks to the efforts
of Donna Sellers, the CSRF Pediatric Committee Chair, Governor Sonny Perdue
also declared April 8, 2007 to be Cushing's Syndrome Awareness Day in
the state of Georgia. As a veterinarian, Governor Perdue is very familiar
with Cushing's and was pleased to help!
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| Right
to left: Donna Sellers, Governor Perdue, John Sellers and Tom Sellers |
Text of the Georgia
Resolution:
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BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A
PROCLAMATION
CUSHING'S SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY
| WHEREAS: |
Cushing's
syndrome is caused by the excess production of the steroid
hormone cortisol. These relatively rare disorders can be physically
and emotionally devastating to the patient; and |
| WHEREAS: |
Most
patients endure years of symptoms prior to obtaining a diagnosis,
and recovery often requires a substantial period of time.
Cushing's syndrome may cause weight gain, skin changes and
fatigue, and it can lead to serious conditions as diabetes,
high blood pressure, depression and osteoporosis. If untreated,
Cushing's syndrome can cause death; and |
| WHEREAS: |
Cushing's
is a medical disorder where patients can benefit from expert
medical care and information. It is also vital to put patients
in contact with other patients and to facilitate the sharing
of information between those suffering from Cushing's. Many
individuals and organizations across the country strive to
assist in this process and to increase public awareness for
this serious disease; and |
| WHEREAS: |
A collective
effort from patients, experts and families is critical to
help increase awareness and educate the public about Cushing's
syndrome. These stakeholders are the central resource for
information and support, helping to raise and distribute funds
and spread the message about Cushing's Syndrome research;
now |
| Therefore: |
I,
SONNY PERDUE, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby
proclaim April 8, 2007, as CUSHING'S SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY
in Georgia. |
| In
witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 15th day
of March in the year of our Lord two thousand seven |
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