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AL SJR16
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
2/21/2017
Primary Sponsor
Linda Coleman-Madison
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 16, 2017 as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day in Alabama
- Notes that more than 98,000 women are diagnosed annually with gynecologic cancers and more than 30,000 women die from these diseases each year
- Encourages all Alabama citizens to wear teal, the designated awareness color for gynecologic cancers
- Urges women in Alabama to learn symptoms and risk factors associated with gynecologic cancers, develop healthy habits, and undergo regular medical examinations for early detection
- Supports the "A State of Teal" initiative to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers throughout the state
Legislative Description
Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day, February 16, 2017, recognized
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Assigned Act No. 2017-10.
2/21/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules2/9/2017
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