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GA HR1955
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/12/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Ashe
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution recognizing the March of Dimes for its outstanding work on behalf of mothers and babies, commending the organization and its volunteers for past, present, and future efforts
- March of Dimes was established in 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt to combat polio, leading to the creation of the Salk vaccine through a partnership of volunteers and researchers
- Organization shifted its mission in the 1960s under the influence of Dr. Virginia Apgar, moving from polio prevention to preventing birth defects and addressing infant health problems
- March of Dimes educates expectant parents on prenatal testing and nutrition and raises funds through initiatives such as March for Babies to support programs for pregnant women and babies
- 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; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
4/12/2010
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