SEPTEMBER 18, 2001

Agenda Item No. 15

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2001 "CELIAC SPRUE

AWARENESS MONTH" IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #01-277

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue is a disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in the presence of proteins from wheat, oats, rye, barley or spelt; and

WHEREAS, it is an inherited illness, the genes responsible for the disease are present throughout life; and

WHEREAS, the onset of the disease has no age restriction, but there are many hypotheses related to possible causative factors; and

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue was first described in the second century, however, it wasn't until the 20^th century that rudimentary causative factors have been known; and

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue Awareness Month has been designated to promote a greater awareness of the disease and its symptoms, and to increase the level of understanding, support and compassion for those inflicted with the illness.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the month of October, 2001 as Celiac Sprue Awareness Month in Ingham County.

SS\ Celentino, Czarnecki, Dedden, De Leon, Grebner, Hertel, Krause, Lynch, Minter, Schafer, Severino, Stid and Swope