SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887          WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease is a serious health problem   in Texas and across the country, and vaccinations play an   important role in helping to stem outbreaks of the disease; and            WHEREAS, This potentially fatal disease most commonly   affects young people between the ages of 16 and 23; because of low   vaccination rates, there have been numerous instances of   meningitis B on college campuses in recent years; and            WHEREAS, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   recommends that young adults consult with health care   professionals about being vaccinated against the disease; and            WHEREAS, Meningococcal disease can be prevented through   proper vaccination, and a greater awareness about the disease   would be beneficial to the health and well-being of many Texans;   now, therefore, be it            RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th   Legislature, hereby encourage the public to learn more about   meningococcal disease and the role vaccination plays in its   prevention; and, be it further            RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   recognition of this important subject.     Watson                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 28, 2017.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate