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GA SR728
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Renee Unterman
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AI Summary
- Recognizes September 2018 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the Georgia Senate, sponsored by Senator Unterman of the 45th District
- Approximately 43 children in the United States are diagnosed with childhood cancer on any given day, with an average age of diagnosis of six
- More than 40,000 children are treated for childhood cancer annually, and 12 percent of those diagnosed do not survive, making cancer the number one cause of death by disease among American children
- Aims to spotlight types of cancer affecting children and encourage research funding, family support, early detection, and public education
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; recognize September 2018
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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