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DE HCR39
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/9/2015
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Smith
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AI Summary
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Designates September 25, 2015, as "International Ataxia Awareness Day" in Delaware.
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Recognizes ataxia as a rare, progressive neurological disease affecting balance, coordination, and speech with no current treatment or cure.
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Notes approximately 7 people in Delaware are diagnosed with ataxia and approximately 150,000 people in the United States are affected.
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Acknowledges Delaware Ataxia Support Group's fundraising efforts, including raising over $30,000 for the National Ataxia Foundation to support research.
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Directs copies of the resolution to Delaware's Department of Health & Social Services and the National Ataxia Foundation headquarters in Minneapolis.
Legislative Description
Recognizing September 25, 2015, As "international Ataxia Awareness Day" In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 21 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 0 ABSENT 0 VACANT
6/9/2015