A RESOLUTION recognizing February 14, 2025, as Wear Green for Gastroparesis Day.
SR39 is a simple Senate resolution that designates February 14, 2025, as “Wear Green for Gastroparesis Day” in Kentucky. The resolution explains that gastroparesis, also known as delayed gastric emptying, is a rare disorder that slows or stops the movement of food from the stomach to the small intestine. It describes common symptoms such as chronic nausea and vomiting, bloating, severe stomach pain, early fullness, reflux, blood sugar changes, weight loss or gain, dehydration, and malnutrition.
The resolution also notes that the cause of gastroparesis is often unknown, though it can be associated with vagus nerve damage, hypothyroidism, autoimmune disease, Parkinson’s disease, and viral stomach infections. It states that treatment may include dietary changes, medications, and surgery, and emphasizes the value of public awareness and further research into additional treatment options. The measure is primarily commemorative and educational rather than regulatory, and it directs the Senate Clerk to transmit a copy to Senator David Yates.
SR39 does not amend Kentucky statutes, create new programs, or impose legal obligations. Its effect is symbolic: it adds an official Senate recognition of Gastroparesis Awareness Day and encourages awareness among the public and medical community. The resolution may help support advocacy efforts, patient education, and attention to research and treatment options for people affected by gastroparesis.
The available text suggests broadly supportive sentiment. The resolution is framed in sympathetic, awareness-oriented language that highlights the severity of the disorder and the need for education and research. No votes or committee transcripts are provided, and there is no indication of opposition in the available record.
No notable contention is evident in the available materials. Because SR39 is a nonbinding recognition resolution, it appears unlikely to have generated substantive policy disagreement. The only substantive emphasis is on awareness and research, rather than on funding, regulation, or changes to health care law.