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CA SCR87

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Roderick Wright

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2010 to be American Stroke Month in California
  • Urges Californians to familiarize themselves with stroke risk factors and recognize warning signs including sudden numbness, weakness, vision problems, confusion, trouble speaking, dizziness, and severe headache
  • Encourages immediate 911 calls at first signs of stroke to reduce devastating effects on the population
  • Promotes "Take 2 to Save 2" campaign encouraging people to send health messages to those at risk and "Power to End Stroke" program targeting African Americans at higher risk
  • Notes stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 15,585 Californians annually

Legislative Description

American Stroke Month.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 25, Statutes of 2010.

6/2/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/11/2010

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