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CA ACR154

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

6/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Beth Gaines

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2012 to be American Stroke Month in California
  • Urges Californians to familiarize themselves with stroke risk factors, warning signs, and symptoms, and to call 911 immediately upon detecting stroke signs
  • Notes that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, killing approximately 13,506 Californians annually
  • Identifies stroke warning signs including sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, trouble speaking or seeing, walking difficulty, dizziness, and severe headache with no known cause
  • Promotes the American Stroke Association's "Power to End Stroke" awareness campaign and the "31 Days of Power" activity to educate youth ages 10-17 and reduce stroke risk in African Americans

Legislative Description

American Stroke Month 2012.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 61, Statutes of 2012.

6/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules5/14/2012

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