ADOPTED - OCTOBER 8, 2002
AGENDA ITEM NO. 4
Introduced by the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2002 AS "CELIAC SPRUE AWARENESS MONTH" IN INGHAM COUNTY
RESOLUTION #02-234
WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue is a disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in the presence of proteins from wheat, oats, rye, barley or spelt; and
WHEREAS, it is an inherited illness, the genes responsible for the disease are present throughout life; and
WHEREAS, the onset of the disease has no age restriction, but there are many hypotheses related to possible causative factors; and
WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue was first described in the second century, however, it wasn't until the 20th century that rudimentary causative factors have been known; and
WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue Awareness Month has been designated to promote a greater awareness of the disease and its symptoms, and to increase the level of understanding, support and compassion for those inflicted with the illness.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the month of October, 2002 as Celiac Sprue Awareness Month in Ingham County.
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Victor Celentino Curtis Hertel, Jr. Randy Schafer
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John Czarnecki Amy Krause Michael Severino
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Lisa Dedden Calvin Lynch Mary R. Stid
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Debbie De Leon Thomas Minter Chris Swope
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Mark Grebner