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CO SJR033

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Beth Humenik

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates August 2016 as "Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month" in Colorado
  • Identifies spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) as the leading genetic killer of children under age two, with one in 50 Americans carrying the gene that causes SMA
  • Notes that SMA causes degeneration in voluntary muscle movement and affects people of all ages, genders, and racial and ethnic backgrounds
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to Sophia's Cure Foundation, the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation, and the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Cure SMA

Legislative Description

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month

Last Action

Signed by the Speaker of the House

5/2/2016

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