Reps. LaFontaine, Brown, Crawford, Driskell, Geiss, Heise, Howrylak, Kowall, LaVoy, Roberts and Slavens offered the following resolution:

            House Resolution No. 308.

            A resolution to declare March 8, 2014, as Narcolepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles; 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, based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, created to promote awareness of the disease and support for those who suffer from narcolepsy; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare March 8, 2014, as Narcolepsy Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.