SENATE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 10TH, 2024, TO BE "LUPUS DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This Senate resolution designates May 10, 2024, as Lupus Day in Rhode Island to raise awareness about lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects women aged 15 to 45. The bill highlights the need for better public understanding of the condition's symptoms and encourages charitable donations to the Lupus Foundation of America and related research organizations. By formally proclaiming the date, the Senate aims to join global efforts in supporting patients and improving access to medical care for those living with the disease.