Public Law 100–335

Joint Resolution

To designate the week beginning June 12, 1988, as “National Scleroderma Awareness Week”.

Whereas scleroderma is a disease in which connective tissue in the body becomes hardened and rigid, and might afflict any part of the body;

Whereas approximately 300,000 people in the United States suffer from scleroderma;

Whereas women are afflicted by scleroderma 3 times more often than men;

Whereas scleroderma is a chronic and often progressive illness that can result in death;

Whereas the symptoms of scleroderma vary greatly from person to person and can complicate and confuse diagnosis;

Whereas the cause and cure of scleroderma are unknown; and Whereas scleroderma is an orphan disease, and is considered to be under studied; Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

Approved June 16, 1988.