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AR HR1038

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/30/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charlotte Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The House of Representatives recognizes the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and affirms the importance of raising awareness about multiple sclerosis in Arkansas.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/5/2015

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