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AL SR83
Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Merika Coleman-Evans
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AI Summary
- Recognizes May 2024 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month in Alabama
- Notes that ALS is a progressive fatal neurodegenerative disease with no cure, and patients typically survive two to five years from diagnosis
- States that someone is diagnosed with ALS every 90 minutes and military veterans have higher rates of developing the disease
- Highlights that the ALS Association has committed over $154 million to support more than 550 ALS 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
Coleman motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
5/7/2024
Full Bill Text
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