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CA ACR102

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Beth Gaines

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2012 as Lupus Awareness Month in California
  • Acknowledges that approximately 5 million people worldwide have lupus or related diseases, with roughly 100,000 new diagnoses annually
  • Notes that lupus primarily affects women ages 15-44 and impacts patients, families, friends, coworkers, employers, and communities
  • Extends encouragement to three lupus foundations: Lupus Foundation of Northern California in San Jose, Lupus Foundation of Southern California in San Diego, and Lupus-LA in Los Angeles for their work in patient services, early detection, and research
  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the designated lupus foundations and the bill's author

Legislative Description

Lupus Awareness Month.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 32, Statutes of 2012.

5/31/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2012

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