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GA SR850
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/5/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Wilkinson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September as Dystonia Awareness Month across the State of Georgia to elevate public awareness of the condition
- Dystonia is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions, often resulting in painful and debilitating body positions; it is nonterminal and nondegenerative
- An estimated 500,000 people in North America are affected by dystonia, with one-third of all patients being children
- Acknowledges Tyler's Hope for a Dystonia Cure and its partnership with advocacy groups to form Team Dystonia, a national awareness coalition
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Dystonia Awareness Month; recognize September
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/5/2014
Full Bill Text
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