Loading chat...

CA ACR139

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/30/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sebastian Ridley-Thomas

Click for details

Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2014 as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month in California
  • Recognizes that Parkinson's disease affects one million people in the United States with projected 100 percent increase by 2030
  • Acknowledges disease symptoms including motor complications (tremor, rigidity, freezing episodes) and non-motor symptoms (sleep disturbances, depression) that significantly impact daily activities
  • Urges citizens to support research for a cure and assist individuals and families affected by Parkinson's disease
  • Recognizes the National Parkinson Foundation, Parkinson's Action Network, and Parkinson's Disease Foundation as organizations promoting awareness, education, and research

Legislative Description

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 50, Statutes of 2014.

5/30/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/29/2014

Full Bill Text

No bill text available