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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, Rett syndrome is a unique postnatal neurological 
3disorder that is first recognized in infancy and seen almost 
4always in girls, but can be seen in boys; it strikes all racial 
5and ethnic groups, and occurs worldwide in one of every 10,000 
6to 23,000 female births; it causes problems in brain functions 
7that are responsible for cognitive, sensory, emotional, motor 
8and autonomic function; these can include learning, speech, 
9sensory sensations, mood, movement, breathing, cardiac 
10function, and even chewing, swallowing, and digestion; and
  
 
11    WHEREAS, Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit 
12organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for 
13treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome and  is committed to 
14making Rett Syndrome the first reversible neurological 
15disorder by harnessing the spirit of girls to support fellow 
16girls who are suffering; the organization supports girls in the 
17planning and implementation of events that raise awareness and 
18funds for Rett Syndrome research, as well as support Rett 
19families with resources, fundraising help, and awareness 
20tools; its inspiration is its flower:  "always in bloom with 
21hope and positive energy, ready to grow anywhere there is 
22someone ready to join in our mission"; and
  
 


  
23    WHEREAS, Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. will hold a fundraiser for 
 
 
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1Rett Syndrome research  on June 21, 2014 at Fitz's Spare Keys, 
2"Strike Out Rett Syndrome; therefore, be it
  
 
3    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
4NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
5we designate June 21, 2014 as "Strike Out Rett Syndrome Day" in 
6the State of Illinois and; and be it further
  
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
8presented to Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. as an expression of our 
9esteem and respect.