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GA SR836

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bill Cowsert

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 6, 2014, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Commends Kurt Gelfand, a prostate cancer survivor, for his efforts in raising awareness about prostate cancer in Georgia through his "Save Our Dads" campaign
  • Notes that 241,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer annually in the United States, with 31,000 losing their lives to the disease
  • Highlights that one in six men are at risk for prostate cancer and that early screening through PSA blood tests and digital rectal exams can save lives
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Kurt Gelfand

Legislative Description

Prostate Cancer Awareness Day; recognize February 6, 2014

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/3/2014

Full Bill Text

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