ADOPTED - OCTOBER 26, 1999

Agenda Item No. 8

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 28, 1999 AS "CELIAC SPRUE

AWARENESS DAY" IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #99-264

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 Day 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 October 28, 1999 as Celiac Sprue Awareness Day in Ingham County.

Virgil Bernero Jean M. McDonald Alfreda Schmidt

John Czarnecki Thomas Minter Michael Severino

Mark Grebner Paul C. Pratt Anne Smiley

Wallace Juall Randy Schafer Mary Stid

Calvin Lynch