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GA SR959
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Gail Davenport
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AI Summary
- Recognizes April 2018 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month at the Georgia state capitol
- Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that forms granulomas (lumps) typically beginning in the lungs, skin, or lymph nodes, though any organ can be affected
- No cure exists for the disease; however, the majority of patients do well with little to moderate treatment, and in half of cases sarcoidosis resolves on its own
- Aims to raise public awareness of sarcoidosis causes, effects, and treatments, and to underscore education and research efforts surrounding the disease
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available for distribution to the public and the press
Legislative Description
Sarcoidosis Awareness Month; recognize April 2018
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/5/2018
Full Bill Text
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