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FL S0430
Resolution
Status
Introduced
11/21/2013
Primary Sponsor
Dorothy Hukill
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the week of November 10-16, 2014, as "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week" in Florida
- Establishes that approximately 273,000 individuals in the United States have sustained spinal cord injuries, with an estimated 12,000 new cases annually
- Notes that men account for 80.7 percent of spinal cord injuries, with average age at injury being 42 years, with nearly half occurring between ages 16 and 30
- Identifies auto accidents, falls, acts of violence, and recreational sporting activities as the four leading causes of spinal cord injuries
- Acknowledges the Darrell Gwynn Foundation's efforts to fund research for paralysis cures and quality-of-life improvements during the awareness week
Legislative Description
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week
Last Action
Died, not introduced, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 1738 (Adopted)
5/2/2014
Full Bill Text
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