HR 387: Recognizing ALS Awareness Month, May 2026.
<p>The Ohio House of Representatives recognizes May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month to highlight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurological disorder affecting motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing. As these neurons degenerate, people with ALS lose the ability to walk, talk, chew, and breathe, leading to respiratory failure within five years of symptom onset. With no known cause or cure, research is crucial for understanding the disease better and improving treatments. The resolution aims to raise public awareness, support, and encourage those affected by ALS.</p>
| Apr. 13, 2026 | Adopted |
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing ALS Awareness Month, May 2026.
WHEREAS, The members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to recognize Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, May 2026; and
WHEREAS, Formerly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurological disorder that affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing, and as these neurons degenerate and die, they stop sending messages to the muscles, which then weaken, twitch, and atrophy. People with ALS gradually lose their ability to initiate and control voluntary movements such as walking, talking, and chewing, as well as breathing, and they eventually need continuous care until they die from respiratory failure, usually within five years of the onset of symptoms; and
WHEREAS, The causes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are unknown, and there is presently no cure, although some treatments may slow its progression. Research is critical to helping scientists and persons living with ALS better understand the disease, and the National ALS Registry works with patients, caregivers, researchers, healthcare providers, neurologists, and supporters to collect and compile information that may shed light on better treatments and eventually lead to a cure; and
WHEREAS, May has been designated as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month to call attention to this disease and those affected by it. Public understanding, support, and encouragement can go a long way in improving the quality of life for victims, families, and caregivers and bring hope for the future; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That we, the members of the House of Representatives of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, recognize Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, May 2026; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit duly authenticated copies of this Resolution to the news media of Ohio.
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