In All Fairness, Your Awareness, Would Help Prevent MCS Impairedness, (courtesy, A.B. Freshair)

State of Washington Proclamation, Jan. 26, 2009

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Whereas, people of all ages in Washington have developed a condition known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) as a result of a single massive exposure or repeated low level exposure to toxic chemicals or other irritants in the environment; and

Whereas, MCS is recognized by the World Health Organization, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Social Security Administration, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other state and federal govermental agencies and commissions which have supported the health and welfare of the chemically injured; and

Whereas, MCS is a chronic condition for which there is no known cure; symptoms include chronic fatigue, muscle and joint pains, rashes, asthma, headaches and other respiratory and neurological problems; and

Whereas, MCS can cause major financial, employment, housing, health and social consequenses for people who have this disability; and

Whereas, reasonable accomodation and raising of awareness of MCS can provide opportunities for people with this disability to enjoy access to work, school, public facilities and other settings where they can continue to contribute their professional skills, ideas, creativity, abilities, and knowledge; and

Whereas, people with MCS need the support of family, friends, coworkers, and society as they manage their condition and adapt to new lifestyles,

Now, therefore, I Christine O. Gregoire, Governor of the state of Washington do herby proclaim May 2009, MCS awreness month and I urge all citizens to support understanding, education, and research of MCS.