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AL HR279
Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Marilyn Lands
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Alabama
- Acknowledges ALS as a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease with a diagnosis to death timeline of two to five years on average and no cure
- Notes that someone is diagnosed with ALS every 90 minutes and military veterans are at higher risk of developing and dying from the disease
- Recognizes the ALS Association's commitment of over $154 million to support more than 550 research projects across the United States and 18 other countries
- Encourages all Alabamians to support ALS research, advocate for increased funding, and show solidarity with individuals and families affected by the disease
Legislative Description
ALS Awareness Month, recognized
Resolutions
Last Action
Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
5/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules5/7/2024
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