Senate Resolution No. 589 designates May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Texas, aiming to enhance public understanding of this severe neurodegenerative disease, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and ultimately, loss of life, with an average life expectancy of two to five years post-diagnosis. The resolution highlights the alarming rate of ALS diagnoses in the U.S., particularly among military veterans, and emphasizes the importance of clinical trials in developing new treatments and assistive technologies to improve the quality of life for those affected.

The resolution also recognizes the significant contributions of the ALS Association, which has invested over $160 million in ALS research globally, with the hope of making the disease more manageable for patients. By declaring May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month, the Texas Senate encourages all Texans to support ALS research and stand in solidarity with individuals and families impacted by this devastating condition. A copy of the resolution will be prepared to honor this occasion.