Spotswood Borough Proclamations

Proclamation

WHEREAS, Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disease striking children and adults, affecting control of voluntary muscles and afflicting several hundred of our fellow New Jerseyans; and

WHEREAS, the symptoms of this disorder include, but are not limited to, difficulty moving, breathing, swallowing, speaking and seeing; and

WHEREAS, the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of American, Inc., is a non-profit organization founded, "to facilitate the timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by myasthenia gravis and closely related disorders, and to improve their lives through programs of patient services, public information, medical research, professional education, advocacy, and patient care; and

WHEREAS, Myasthenia Gravis is the most common neuromuscular disorder affecting the residents of New Jersey; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to recognize the many physicians who demonstrate an untiring effort treat this disease and search for a cure.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARRY H. ZAGNIT, MAYOR of the Borough of Spotswood, do hereby proclaim JUNE 2008 as MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AWARENESS MONTH, and call upon all citizens to recognize the need to facilitate a timely diagnosis and optimal care of individuals affected by Myasthenia Gravis

DATED: May 5, 2008

BARRY H. ZAGNIT

MAYOR

ATTEST:

PATRICIA DeSTEFANO RMC

MUNICIPAL CLERK