Tinnitus, Deafness and Ear Problems Support Group
This group is for those coping with Tinnitus (ringing ears or ear noise), hearing loss, and all ear issues. Join to find support and get advice from others.
BE IT RESOLVED by the (House or Senate or other government agency/body) of the State of:_______________
1. This (House/Assembly/Legislative body) hereby declares the week of May 13 through May 19, 2012 as Tinnitus Awareness Week in the (State/town/city/county) of XXX to promote public awareness about the debilitating effects of tinnitus in order to encourage both public and private health care organizations to provide funding for continuing research on ways to alleviate the symptoms of tinnitus, and to find a cure for this incapacitating condition.
2. The (Governor/Commissioner/other elected or appointed representative) is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State/County to observe Tinnitus Awareness Week with appropriate activities and programs.
3. A duly authenticated copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the (Senate or House or other legislative body) and attested by the Secretary of the Senate, shall be transmitted to the American Tinnitus Association.
1. This (House/Assembly/Legislative body) hereby declares the week of May 13 through May 19, 2012 as Tinnitus Awareness Week in the (State/town/city/county) of XXX to promote public awareness about the debilitating effects of tinnitus in order to encourage both public and private health care organizations to provide funding for continuing research on ways to alleviate the symptoms of tinnitus, and to find a cure for this incapacitating condition.
2. The (Governor/Commissioner/other elected or appointed representative) is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and the citizens of this State/County to observe Tinnitus Awareness Week with appropriate activities and programs.
3. A duly authenticated copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the (Senate or House or other legislative body) and attested by the Secretary of the Senate, shall be transmitted to the American Tinnitus Association.
WHEREAS, Tinnitus is the number one service-related disability suffered by military personnel returning from the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan; by 2014, the United States Department of Veterans Affairs will be paying nearly $2.2 billion in tinnitus disability compensation annually to this countrys veterans; and
When people in high places get involved, in opens doors for opportunity.
I feel that this is a pivotal time, for things to start clicking, for researchers to put the pedal to the metal, and get more funding, to find and answer for the T.