CC – Item 3B – Res No. 98-34 RESOLUTION NO. 98-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF H.R.2009,
CITED AS LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE (ALS) RESEARCH,
TREATMENT, AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1997
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly ]mown as Lou Gehrig's
Disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease leading to the wasting of
muscles, paralysis, and eventual death, and
WHEREAS, Approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States are afflicted with ALS
at any time, with approximately 5,000 new cases appearing each year, and
WHEREAS, ALS usually strikes individuals who are SO years of age or older, and
WHEREAS, The life expectancy of an individual with ALS is three to five years, and
WHEREAS, Aggressive treatment of the symptoms of ALS can extend the lives of those
with the disease. Recent advances in ALS research have produced promising
leads, many related to shared disease processes that appear to operate in
many neurodegenerative diseases, and
WHEREAS, It is the purpose of this act to assist afflicted individuals by:
(1) Waiver of 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage
(2) Medicare coverage of drugs to treat ALS
(3) Increased federal funds for research into ALS
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Rosemead, in order to help those
afflicted with ALS and related neurological diseases, as well as their families, and all
others who share its concern for adequate treatment and research which will result in the
discovery of some form of amelioration, if not a cure for ALS, urges all local area
congressional representatives to support passage of this most important bill which was
introduced by the late Honorable Walter Capps, and cosponsored by 138 Congress
members.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1998.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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AUU 2 51998
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213 E.Foothill BI.d.,Azusa California 91702
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July 28, 1998
Mayor and Members of the Council •
City of Rosemead
8838 E. Valley Blvd.
Rosemead, CA 91770
Gentlepersons:
Enclosed is a copy of Resolution No. 98-C124, adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at
its regular meeting of July 20, 1998,supporting passage of H.R.2009,cited as Lou Gehrig's Disease
(ALS) Research, Treatment, and Assistance Act of 1997.
This legislation. co-authored by Reps. Ben Gilman and Walter Capps, is designed to assist persons
with ALS and to accelerate research into the treatment and cure of this always fatal disease.
Because of the short life-expectancy of those with ALS,the 24-month waiting period for Medicare
disability coverage is often longer than the person lives. This legislation corrects a gross inequity
in the current law and provides much needed help to ALS patients.
We ask that you unite with us,and support the passage of14.R.2009. in order to get faster treatment
to this individuals who suffer this disease.
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Z CRI ISA CRUZ MADRID
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RESOLU17ON N0.98=E134- 9 J�" %�--
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
1 SUPPORTING PASSAGE OF 11.R.2009, CITED AS LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE (ALS)
RESEARCH, TREATMENT, AND ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1997
WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS) commonly known as Lou Gehrig's
Disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease leading to the wasting of muscles, paralysis, and
eventual death, and
WHEREAS, Approximately 30,000 individuals in the United States are afflicted with ALS
at any time, with approximately 5,000 new cases appearing each year, and
WHEREAS, ALS usually strikes individuals who are 50 years of age or older, and
WHEREAS, The life expectancy of an individual with ALS is three to five years, and
WHEREAS, Aggressive treatment of the symptoms of ALS can extend the lives of those
with the disease. Recent advances in ALS research have produced promising leads, many related
to shared disease processes that appear to operate in many neurodegenerative diseases, and
WHEREAS,It is the purpose of this act to assist afflicted individuals by:
(I) Waiver of 24-month waiting period for Medicare coverage
(2) Medicare coverage of drugs to treat ALS
(3) Increased federal funds for research into ALS
NOW THEREFORE,The City Council of the City of Azusa, in order to help those afflicted
with ALS and related neurological diseases, as well as their families, and all others who share its
concern for adequate treatment and research which will result in the discovery of some foil„ of
amelioration, if not a cure for ALS, urges all local area congressional representatives to support
passage of this most important bill which was introduced by the late Honorable Walter Capps, and
cosponsored by 138 Congress members.
SED AND APPROVED this 20' day of July, 1998.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 98-C 124 duly adopted and passed
at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 20'day of July, 1998, by the following vote,to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON,STANFORD,ROCHA,BEEBE,MADRID
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: z COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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