Dystonia Awareness Month

Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, Dystonia is a neurological disorder presenting in various forms, characterized by involuntary muscle contractions causing abnormal, often repetitive, movements or postures; and

WHEREAS, there are treatments for dystonia but currently no cure; and

WHEREAS, trauma that is experienced by military service members can lead to the onset of dystonia; and

WHEREAS, countless friends, loved ones, spouses, and caregivers must shoulder the physical, emotional, and financial burdens that dystonia causes; and

WHEREAS, the severity of the symptoms of dystonia and the limited public awareness of the disease cause many patients to become isolated; and

WHEREAS, the dystonia community is uniting to cooperate on awareness efforts throughout September, and are dedicated to conducting research to find treatments and cures for dystonia. Public awareness and understanding the disorder by educating patients and their families about dystonia helps to improve their treatment and care:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim September 2016, as

Dystonia Awareness Month

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 16th day of October 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor