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Virginia Beach mayor proclaims October Dysautonomia Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Robert "Bobby" Dyer read a proclamation recognizing October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month, urged public awareness, and cited advocacy by Dysautonomia International; he noted the condition can be disabling and said it affects people across ages and backgrounds.
Mayor Robert "Bobby" Dyer proclaimed October as Dysautonomia Awareness Month and presented a proclamation urging residents to increase understanding of the condition.
Dyer, identifying himself as mayor of the city of Virginia Beach, defined dysautonomia as "a group of medical conditions that result in a malfunction of the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for automatic bodily functions such as respiration, heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, [and] temperature control." He said the condition "impacts over 70,000,000 people around the world" and listed associated disorders including diabetic autonomic neuropathy, neurogenic orthostatic hypotension and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
"And whereas dysautonomia can be very disabling," Dyer said, adding that the condition can cause social isolation, financial hardship for families and, in some forms, death. He cited Dysautonomia International as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that "encourages communities to celebrate Dysautonomia Awareness Month each October around the world."
Reading from the proclamation, Dyer said, "Therefore, I, Robert and Bobby Dyer, mayor of the city of Virginia Beach, do hereby proclaim October Dysautonomia Awareness Month," and called on citizens to join recognition and education efforts.
After reading the proclamation, Dyer invited attendees forward to receive the document and thanked those present. The presentation was brief and focused on raising awareness and encouraging community support for people affected by dysautonomia.
The mayor's remarks and the proclamation highlight the city's recognition request and point residents to advocacy efforts; the proclamation did not include a formal vote or legislative action.
