HR 322

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 322
Reps. Glanville,
Alexander, Breen, Dievendorf, Kelly, Longjohn, Paiz, Rheingans, Witwer and
Xiong offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare May 20, 2026,
as Stroke Awareness Day in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, This day serves as a time to remember the millions of
people and their loved ones who have been affected by one of the nation’s
leading causes of death and long-term disability; and
Whereas, It is also a time to recognize the modern
advancements and medical innovations that are making it more possible for
patients to survive and regain independence following a stroke; and
Whereas, According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, nearly 800,000 people in the United States experience a stroke each
year; and
Whereas, Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a
stroke, and tragically, every three and a half minutes someone dies from a
stroke; and
Whereas, A stroke impacts not only the patient, but their
family as they adjust to the recovery of their loved one and the side effects
and long-lasting symptoms of surviving a stroke; and
Whereas, There are two different types of strokes: an ischemic
stroke and a hemorrhagic stroke; and
Whereas, The most common type of stroke is an ischemic stroke.
A severe ischemic stroke, such as Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion (ELVO),
occurs when a blood clot forms in one of the major arteries of the brain,
restricting the flow of blood and oxygen and killing up to two million brain
cells per minute; and
Whereas, A hemorrhagic stroke happens when an artery in the
brain is ruptured and the leaked blood puts pressure on brain cells and damages
them; and
Whereas, One of the most promising advancements in treatment
for strokes today is mechanical thrombectomy. Also known as endovascular
therapy, it is a minimally invasive procedure through which the blood clot
responsible for the most severe form of stroke is located and removed,
restoring blood flow to the brain. It is truly a revolutionary procedure
performed by highly trained neurointerventional care teams at Level 1 stroke
centers located throughout our state; and
Whereas, Studies have shown that for every five minutes saved
when a critical stroke patient obtains the lifesaving care they need, they will
experience an additional month of life without disability; and now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of
this legislative body declare May 20, 2026, as Stroke Awareness Day in the state
of Michigan.