The Senate Resolution recognizes May 2025 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month, aiming to enhance public understanding of this fatal neurodegenerative disease, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease. ALS affects motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis, and has a significant impact on patients' ability to communicate, eat, move, and breathe. With approximately 16 new diagnoses each day in the U.S. and a life expectancy of two to five years post-diagnosis, the resolution highlights the urgent need for awareness and research, particularly as military veterans are at a higher risk of developing the disease.

The resolution emphasizes the critical role of clinical trials in discovering new treatments and improving the quality of life for those living with ALS. It acknowledges the ALS Association as a leading philanthropic supporter of ALS research, having invested over $160 million in projects across the U.S. and internationally. By declaring May 2025 as ALS Awareness Month, the Texas Senate encourages all Texans to support ALS research and stand in solidarity with affected individuals and their families, reaffirming the commitment to finding a cure for this devastating disease.