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GA HR1405

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Cooper

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes February 23, 2016, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Commends organizations supporting those living with Type 1 Diabetes, specifically the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Omnipod, Medtronic, and Dexcom
  • Notes that more than 3 million Americans live with Type 1 Diabetes, including 8,000 children in Georgia, with approximately 500 Georgia children diagnosed annually
  • Acknowledges the urgent need for research to prevent Type 1 Diabetes and develop new devices and therapies, including the closed loop artificial pancreas, to optimize blood-glucose control or restore insulin-producing capability
  • Directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Della H. Stoner, organizer of Type 1 Diabetes Day at the capitol on behalf of the partnering organizations

Legislative Description

Type I Diabetes Day at the capitol; February 23, 2016; recognize; those that support persons diagnosed and living with Type I Diabetes; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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