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135th General Assembly
   Regular Session                                      H. R. No. 387
      2023-2024
                          Representative Lipps
                       A RESOLUTION
                  Observing Rare Disease Day in Ohio,
                          February 29, 2024.
     WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 135th   1
General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize Rare Disease Day in    2
Ohio, February 29, 2024; and                                             3
     WHEREAS, Although it is easy to take our health and well-being for 4
granted, even those with seemingly perfect health may be at risk of     5
developing any number of rare diseases. Rare Disease Day serves to      6
bring awareness about the isolation felt by those whose lives have      7
been impacted by a rare disease as well as the challenges of being      8
without treatment and answers to their medical questions; and           9
     WHEREAS, The impact rare diseases have on an individual and their   10
family is impossible to estimate, as it goes beyond simple economic      11
influence and touches all facets of our society. The health of our       12
communities must instead be viewed as a human development issue, for     13
by creating an Ohio with further awareness of these conditions, more     14
people may be able to succeed longer and possibly be able to pursue      15
their dreams and passions. Indeed, the many fine supporters who have     16
united behind Rare Disease Day are to be praised for their advocacy;     17
and                                                                      18
     WHEREAS, While the causes and treatments of rare diseases are       19
usually unknown, people’s stories have become a force to help others     20
deal with these incurable conditions, and it is our sincere hope that    21
Rare Disease Day will positively impact our state by educating           22
individuals about the risks and issues those diagnosed with them face.   23
Together, we can work to ensure that more citizens are able to thrive    24
to the best of their ability in the Ohio of tomorrow; therefore be it    25
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     RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of     26
the 135th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution,           27
observe Rare Disease Day in Ohio, February 29, 2024; and be it further     28
     RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit     29
duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of          30
Ohio.                                                                      31