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GA HR2012

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Hugley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes May 11-17, 2014, as Food Allergy Awareness Week at the Georgia state capitol
  • Notes that as many as 15 million Americans have food allergies, with nearly 6 million being children under 18, and prevalence is increasing
  • Identifies eight foods responsible for 90% of all food allergy reactions: shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, soy, and wheat
  • Highlights that food allergies result in more than 300,000 ambulatory care visits per year for children under 18, according to the CDC, and that there is currently no cure
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

Food Allergy Awareness Week at the state capitol; May 11-17, 2014; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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