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andWHEREAS, People who have served in the military are more likely to develop ALS and die from the disease than those with no history of military service;

andWHEREAS, Securing access to new therapies, durable medical equipment, and communication technologies is of vital importance to people living with ALS;

andWHEREAS, Clinical trials play a pivotal role in evaluating new treatments, enhancing quality of life, and fostering assistive technologies for those living with ALS;

andWHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month provides an opportunity to increase public awareness of the dire circumstances of people living with ALS, acknowledge the terrible impact this disease has on those individuals and their families, and support research to eradicate this disease;

now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby proclaims the month of May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and calls upon all Americans to join in supporting ALS research, advocating for increased funding, and standing in solidarity with those affected by this relentless disease;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.