HR 232 — A Resolution recognizing May 15, 2025, through June 15, 2025, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness, promote acceptance and support individuals living with Tourette syndrome and related disorders.

PRINTER'S NO.   1672

                  THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 232
                                               Session of
                                                 2025

     INTRODUCED BY McANDREW, GIRAL, PROBST, BURGOS, HILL-EVANS,
        VENKAT, BRENNAN, McNEILL, STAATS, SANCHEZ, COOPER, NEILSON,
        O'MARA, DELLOSO AND FLEMING, MAY 8, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH, MAY 8, 2025


                                A RESOLUTION
 1   Recognizing May 15, 2025, through June 15, 2025, as "Tourette
 2      Syndrome Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania to raise public
 3      awareness, promote acceptance and support individuals living
 4      with Tourette syndrome and related disorders.
 5      WHEREAS, Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental
 6   disorder characterized by sudden, involuntary movements or
 7   vocalizations known as tics, which typically emerge between 5
 8   and 10 years of age; and
 9      WHEREAS, It is estimated that 1 out of every 50 children
10   between 5 and 17 years of age in the United States has TS or a
11   related tic disorder, yet many cases go undiagnosed or
12   misdiagnosed due to a lack of public and medical awareness; and
13      WHEREAS, TS often coexists with other conditions such as
14   attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive
15   disorder, anxiety disorders and learning disabilities, creating
16   unique challenges in education, employment and social
17   interactions; and
18      WHEREAS, Individuals with TS frequently experience stigma,
 1   discrimination and misunderstanding, which can lead to social
 2   isolation and difficulty accessing appropriate medical and
 3   educational support; and
 4      WHEREAS, Although there is no cure for TS, medications,
 5   behavioral treatments and psychotherapy can help individuals
 6   control tics, manage symptoms and cope with the syndrome; and
 7      WHEREAS, Increased awareness and understanding of TS can
 8   improve early diagnosis, promote access to necessary treatments
 9   and foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for
10   individuals with TS; and
11      WHEREAS, "Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month," observed
12   annually from May 15 to June 15, seeks to educate the public,
13   reduce stigma and support research efforts aimed at improving
14   the lives of those affected by TS; therefore be it
15      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize May 15,
16   2025, through June 15, 2025, as "Tourette Syndrome Awareness
17   Month" in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness, promote
18   acceptance and support individuals living with Tourette syndrome
19   and related disorders.




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