SR429 - Recognizing October 2025 as Rett Syndrome Awareness Month.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 429          WHEREAS, Rett Syndrome Awareness Month is being observed   in October 2025 to promote better understanding of this   developmental disorder; and          WHEREAS, Every two hours, a child is born with Rett   syndrome, a rare postnatal genetic neurological disorder that   occurs almost exclusively in females; symptoms first appear in   infants and toddlers between the ages of 6 to 18 months, followed   by a period of regression when motor skills are gradually lost   over time; and          WHEREAS, Individuals with Rett syndrome require assistance   with daily tasks throughout their lives; more than half of those   diagnosed with the condition lose their ability to walk, and many   suffer from impairments such as loss of speech, seizures,   scoliosis, and irregular breathing patterns; one of the most   distinctive signs of Rett syndrome is near constant repetitive   hand movements while awake; and          WHEREAS, Biomedical research suggests that neurological   symptoms may be reversed even decades after diagnosis;   scientists discovered the gene that causes Rett syndrome in 1999,   and there have since been several breakthroughs in developing a   cure; the first FDA-approved treatment launched in 2023; and          WHEREAS, The International Rett Syndrome Foundation is one   of the world's largest private sources of funds for Rett syndrome   research; the organization works to address the full spectrum of   the disorder while advocating for policies that enhance the   quality of life for patients and their families; and          WHEREAS, Rett syndrome is a serious and life-changing   condition, and Rett Syndrome Awareness Month serves as a means of   rallying support for vital research and resources that can help   improve the outlook for those living with the disorder; now,   therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize October 2025 as Rett Syndrome   Awareness Month and encourage all Texans to learn more about   the condition.     Middleton                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on April 24, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate