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GA HR1771

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Kathy Ashe

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Origin

House of Representatives

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares March 23, 2010, as March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day at the state capitol and invites representatives from the organization to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a time determined by the Speaker
  • Commends the March of Dimes and its volunteers for their past, present, and future work on behalf of mothers and babies in Georgia, nationwide, and worldwide
  • Recognizes the March of Dimes' history, founded in 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt to combat polio, which led to the development of the Salk vaccine through a partnership of volunteers and researchers
  • Notes the organization's shift in focus during the 1960s, led by Dr. Virginia Apgar, from curing polio to preventing birth defects and infant health problems, including education on prenatal testing and nutrition
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to the March of Dimes Georgia Chapter

Legislative Description

March of Dimes Georgia Chapter Day; March 23, 2010; commend and invite to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

4/20/2010

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