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FL H9069

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/2/2015

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes April 2015 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in the State of Florida
  • Identifies Parkinson's disease as the second most common neurodegenerative condition, occurring most frequently in people over 60 years old
  • Notes approximately one million Americans live with Parkinson's disease with 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually in the United States
  • Urges Florida citizens to support greater understanding of Parkinson's disease, increased funding for research toward a cure, and assistance for affected individuals and families

Legislative Description

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/9/2015

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