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GA SR805

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Dean Burke

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 14, 2018, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Encourages all Georgians to have greater awareness of skin cancer risks and the need for early diagnosis
  • Notes that melanoma and other skin cancers account for more than 50% of all cancers combined, with one American dying of melanoma every 67 minutes and estimated direct annual treatment costs exceeding $290 million
  • Acknowledges the work of the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation in promoting clinical standards and public education
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the three recognized organizations

Legislative Description

Skin Cancer Awareness Day; recognize March 14, 2018

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/20/2018

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