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GA HR1669
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Yates
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AI Summary
- Recognizes June 27, 2016, as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day and June 2016 as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month
- Encourages the Department of Public Health and Adjutant General to continue educating citizens about post-traumatic stress injury
- Advocates using the term "injury" instead of "disorder" to reduce stigma associated with post-traumatic stress and encourage those affected to seek treatment without fear of retribution or shame
- Acknowledges that post-traumatic stress affects not only combat veterans but also survivors of rape, sexual assault, child abuse, natural disasters, and other traumatic events
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; June 27, 2016; Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month; June, 2016; recognize; Department of Public Health and Adjutant General; continue to educate citizens about post-traumatic stress injury; encourage
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/10/2016
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