House Resolution 93

(As Adopted by House)

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023, AS SUDDENLY SLEEPY SATURDAY, A DAY FOR NARCOLEPSY AWARENESS.

WHEREAS, narcolepsy is a sleep disorder, involving irregular patterns in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep and significant disruptions of the normal sleep/wake cycle; and

WHEREAS, while the cause of narcolepsy is not completely understood, current research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence the immune system; and

WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects an estimated 1 in every 2,000 Americans; and

WHEREAS, narcolepsy is an under recognized and under diagnosed condition; and

WHEREAS, the symptoms of narcolepsy, especially when undiagnosed, can lead to accidents, injuries, and problems with learning and working; and

WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects people neurologically, socially and emotionally; and

WHEREAS, narcolepsy affects people of all ages, with onset typically between the ages of 15 and 25; and

WHEREAS, the Narcolepsy Network is a national organization created to promote awareness of the disease and support for those who suffer from narcolepsy; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to bring awareness to important causes, especially those such as narcolepsy, that affect many Mississippians:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby designate Saturday, March 11, 2023, as Suddenly Sleepy Saturday, A Day for Narcolepsy Awareness.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to the Narcolepsy Network, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.