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DE SCR65

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Brian Bushweller

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes May 2018 as "ALS Awareness Month" in the State of Delaware
  • Recognizes champions of the ALS cause, including the ALS Association and Delaware residents who have advanced ALS awareness and research
  • Acknowledges that ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease with no cure, only 2 available treatment drugs, and an average survival of 2 to 5 years after diagnosis
  • Notes approximately 100 people are living with ALS in Delaware at any given time and military veterans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with the disease
  • Highlights specific Delaware contributions including the Rehoboth Beach Walk to Defeat ALS (founded by Mary Ann Wollter 10 years prior) and Dr. Scott Mackler's work on assistive technology and brain computer interface

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Champions Of The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ("als") Cause And Establishing May 2018 As "als Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

5/10/2018

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