HR0283 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Sepsis is a toxic response to infection that kills approximately 258,000 Americans each year; it is a leading cause of death for men, women, and children of all ages and wellness levels and is a medical emergency that requires early detection and treatment for survival; and

WHEREAS, No one is immune to sepsis; it can strike anyone regardless of age, race, color, or creed, and it strikes someone every 20 seconds; and

WHEREAS, Sepsis kills more people in the United States than breast, lung, and prostate cancer combined; and

WHEREAS, The millions of lives lost to sepsis every year around the world are often preventable; and

WHEREAS, On July 29, 2017, the fourth annual Illinois Sepsis Challenge 5K Run and Walk will be held in Orland Park with the goals of increasing community awareness of sepsis and assisting sepsis survivors; and

WHEREAS, The honorary chairs of this year's walk are the Sappington Family; Ethan is a five-year old septic shock survivor; he has had multiple amputations due to sepsis; however, this year he is making great progress by starting to run with his prosthetic leg; his parents never thought this would happen; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the dangers of sepsis and encourage people to take part in the fourth annual Illinois Sepsis Challenge 5K Run and Walk in order to bring increased awareness to this danger; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we declare July 29, 2017 as Illinois Sepsis Day; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Sepsis Alliance as an expression of our esteem and respect.