Fibromyalgia Proclamation Signing

July 9, 2008

 Fibromyalgia Proclamation Signing

On April 17th, Governor Bob Riley signed a proclamation declaring May 12 Alabama Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.  Fibromyalgia is a form of arthritis characterized by long-lasting, widespread pain and tenderness at specific points on the body.  

Representative Moore, who has fibromyalgia, introduced the resolution calling for the proclamation, which was co-sponsored by Representatives Threadaway and Drake.  David Neal has been a statewide spokesperson for fibromyalgia awareness for many years.