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      H.C.R. No. 124       HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION          WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of   dementia, is estimated to affect more than seven million Americans   and more than 460,000 Texans; and          WHEREAS, A progressive neurological condition, Alzheimer's   disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States; it   is characterized by the accumulation of abnormal proteins and the   gradual deterioration of neurons in the brain; no cure exists for   Alzheimer's, and treatments are aimed at slowing its advancement   and improving the quality of life of those impacted by the disease;   and          WHEREAS, By age 65, one in nine Americans will develop   Alzheimer's disease, and this figure increases to one in three by   the age of 85; as the disease progresses to its final stage,   individuals exhibit severe cognitive and physical impairments and   may require around-the-clock assistance with daily tasks; the   potential lifetime cost of dementia care is between $350,000 and   $800,000 per person, which translates to an economic impact as high   as $560 billion in the state; and          WHEREAS, With the number of Texans living with Alzheimer's   disease projected to increase to 700,000 by 2030, developing new   treatments has become an increasingly urgent priority, and ongoing   research efforts offer hope of one day turning the tide against this   devastating disease; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas   hereby designate May 6, 2025, as Alzheimer's Advocacy Day and   commend all those who are working to fight this terrible disease and   to support those suffering from it.     Craddick       ______________________________ ______________________________      President of the Senate Speaker of the House                   I certify that H.C.R. No. 124 was adopted by the House on   April 9, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House                 I certify that H.C.R. No. 124 was adopted by the Senate on   April 15, 2025, by a viva-voce vote.     ______________________________   Secretary of the Senate      APPROVED: __________________                   Date                       __________________                 Governor