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GA HR1059

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Silcox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 15, 2018, as Type 1 Diabetes Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends individuals and families living with the condition
  • Notes that more than 3 million children and adults nationwide live with Type 1 Diabetes, with over 8,000 children and an unknown number of adults affected in Georgia
  • States that approximately 500 children are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes each year in Georgia
  • Describes Type 1 Diabetes as an autoimmune disease with no known prevention or cure, unrelated to diet or lifestyle, requiring lifelong dependence on artificial insulin
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Della H. Stoner

Legislative Description

Type 1 Diabetes individuals; those who support and advocate for them; Type 1 Diabetes Day at the state capitol; March 15, 2018; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/6/2018

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