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DE HCR47

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Outten

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates May 2010 as Huntington's Disease Awareness Month in Delaware
  • Huntington's Disease is a hereditary, degenerative brain disorder with no current treatment or cure that typically begins between ages 30 and 45
  • Children of parents with Huntington's Disease have a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene; over 30,000 Americans are diagnosed and 200,000 are at risk
  • Directs presentation of a copy of the resolution to the Delaware Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America

Legislative Description

Recognizing May, 2010 As Huntington's Disease Awareness Month In Delaware.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 19 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 2 ABSENT 0 VACANT

5/13/2010

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