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GA SR1025

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Renee Unterman

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 11, 2016, as X & Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • X & Y chromosome variations affect 1 in 500 children in the United States, causing complex learning disabilities including language impairment, motor planning deficits, reading dysfunction, and attention and behavioral disorders
  • Of the 10 babies born each day with an X & Y chromosome variation, only 3 will ever be diagnosed and receive needed treatment
  • Acknowledges that Emory Healthcare and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta are planning the eXtraordinarY Kids Clinic of Atlanta to serve as a regional center of expertise for patients and families in Georgia and surrounding states
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

X &Y Chromosome Variations Awareness Day; recognize March 11

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/22/2016

Full Bill Text

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