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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg April 27, 2026 Meeting 4.1. Proclamation Recognizing May as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month WHEREAS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to loss of muscle control; and WHEREAS, ALS causes individuals to lose the ability to speak, move, eat, and eventually breathe, while their cognitive function is often preserved; and WHEREAS, the disease currently has no known cure, and most people diagnosed with ALS live only two to five years following diagnosis; and WHEREAS, ALS impacts thousands of Americans each year, affecting individuals and their families emotionally, physically, and financially; and WHEREAS, organizations such as The ALS Association work tirelessly to provide patient support, advance research, and advocate for improved care and policies; and WHEREAS, increased public awareness and funding for research are critical to discovering treatments and ultimately a cure for ALS; and WHEREAS, recognizing ALS Awareness Month provides an opportunity to honor those living with ALS, remember those who have lost their lives to the disease, and support ongoing efforts to improve quality of life for patients and families. NOW, THEREFORE, the Hamburg Town Board, does hereby proclaim May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month, and encourage all residents to join in raising awareness, supporting those affected, and promoting efforts to find a cure. In Witness Whereof, we have caused the seal of the Town of Hamburg to be affixed this 20 th day of April 27, 2026. _________________________________________ 3