This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for recognizing June 7, 2026, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Day." The text describes Tourette Syndrome as an inherited neurological disorder marked by involuntary physical and vocal tics that happen many times a day. It says Tourette is often accompanied by conditions like attention deficit disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, learning disabilities, and anxiety. The resolution cites that Tourette Syndrome and Persistent Tic Disorders affect about 1 in 50 children and notes specific counts of more than 30,000 school-age children in Tennessee and 82,000 in New York. The text says there is no standard treatment or known cure, that more professional help is needed, and that the Tourette Association of America provides services, education, and research support.
The resolution formally supports naming June 7, 2026, as a day to raise awareness, promote understanding, compassion, and acceptance for people with Tourette Syndrome. The text itself is a statement of support and focuses on raising knowledge and reducing stigma. The resolution does not include language creating new programs or authorizing funding.
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Supporters say recognizing an awareness day will broaden public and professional knowledge, help reduce stigma, and assist children and families living with Tourette Syndrome. The resolution highlights the need for more trained professionals and notes the Tourette Association of America's role in providing services, educating teachers and medical professionals, and supporting research.
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