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GA SR836
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bill Cowsert
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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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