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AL HR202

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/5/2016

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon Bracy

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 2016 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Alabama
  • Identifies sarcoidosis as an inflammatory disease affecting multiple organs including lungs, lymph nodes, skin, eyes, liver, heart, brain, and nervous system
  • Notes that sarcoidosis forms granulomas (microscopic inflammatory cell clumps) that interfere with organ function and results from immune system overreaction
  • Encourages continued support for research efforts to discover the cause, improve treatment, and find a cure for sarcoidosis

Legislative Description

Sarcoidosis Month, recognized

Resolutions, Designation

Last Action

McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

4/5/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules3/23/2016

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