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FL H9057

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/4/2011

Primary Sponsor

Dorothy Hukill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes November 14-20, 2011, as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week" in Florida
  • Establishes that approximately 262,000 individuals in the United States have sustained a spinal cord injury, with an estimated 12,000 new cases annually
  • Notes that spinal cord injuries most commonly affect individuals aged 19 and younger, with 51 percent of injuries occurring between ages 16-30
  • Identifies auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and recreational sporting activities as the four leading causes of spinal cord injury
  • Recognizes the Darrell Gwynn Foundation's efforts to fund research on paralysis cures and educate Floridians about spinal cord injury prevention and treatment

Legislative Description

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week

Last Action

Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only

4/14/2011

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