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GA SR959

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Gail Davenport

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

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

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