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GA HR1127

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/12/2018

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Jackson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 21, 2018, as Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Recognizes Voices for Prevention Georgia, a statewide advocacy collaborative of substance abuse prevention professionals and community members working to increase recognition of addiction as a chronic disease
  • Highlights Fayette County's AVPRIDE youth leadership program, in which high school students work to change perceptions among youth and adults regarding alcohol use
  • Cites CDC findings that underage alcohol use (under age 21) is a major public health risk and is more likely to claim young lives than all illegal drugs combined
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution

Legislative Description

Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the state capitol; February 21, 2018; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/12/2018

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