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GA SR149

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Michael Williams

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 1 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Georgia
  • Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children under age 19, with 46 children diagnosed and 7 losing their lives every day
  • Two-thirds of children with cancer will develop a lifelong condition as a result of treatment, and there are 12 types and over 100 subtypes of pediatric cancer
  • An average of 70 potential life years are lost when a child dies of cancer, compared to 15 potential life years lost for adults
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution

Legislative Description

Childhood Cancer Awareness Day; designate September 1

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/14/2018

Full Bill Text

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