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AL HJR229
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
- Honors the tenth anniversary of the Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge in Birmingham, the only American Cancer Society Hope Lodge facility in Alabama and one of 29 nationwide
- Recognizes the lodge's provision of free overnight lodging and support services for cancer patients and caregivers traveling for treatment
- Notes that volunteers have provided an average of 40 hours of weekly work since the lodge opened in January 2000
- Reports that in fiscal year 2009, the lodge provided 11,284 occupied room nights saving guests an estimated $1.3 million in lodging costs while serving 494 families from 11 states with an average 12-day stay and 6,700 treatment transportation trips
- Commends the volunteers and staff for reducing cancer care disparities and improving quality of life for approximately 3,000 cancer patients served since opening
Legislative Description
American Cancer Society, Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge, staff and volunteers, commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 11:10 a.m. on February 18, 2010.
2/18/2010
Committee Referrals
Rules2/4/2010
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