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AR HR1038
Resolution
Status
3/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
Charlotte Douglas
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AI Summary
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease of the central nervous system affecting an estimated 2.3 million individuals worldwide, typically striking people between ages 20 and 50 with unpredictable progression and severity.
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The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has invested more than $870 million in groundbreaking MS research since 1946 and currently funds approximately 380 research projects globally totaling $50.6 million annually.
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The House of Representatives recognizes the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and affirms the importance of raising awareness about multiple sclerosis in Arkansas.
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Upon adoption, a copy of the resolution shall be provided to Eli Rubenstein, National Multiple Sclerosis Society's Chairman of the Board, and Cynthia Zagieboylo, President and CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Legislative Description
To Raise Multiple Sclerosis Awareness And To Recognize The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
3/30/2015