Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
Strengthen the Spirit of Virginia
By virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution of Virginia in the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, there is hereby officially recognized:
Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition that causes fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, sleep disturbances, and widespread debilitating pain; and
WHEREAS, over four million people in the United States, almost two percent of the population, have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a disease for which there is no known cure; and
WHEREAS, it often takes an average of three to five years to receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia; and
WHEREAS, increased public awareness, education, and research are the keys to winning the battle against fibromyalgia; and
WHEREAS, organizations and patient leaders have joined together to advocate for fibromyalgia awareness and support a better future for research, treatment, and education;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Glenn Youngkin, do hereby recognize May 2024, as FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS MONTH in the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.