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GA HR1111
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kim Schofield
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AI Summary
- Recognizes February 20, 2020, as Lupus Advocacy Day at the Georgia state capitol, hosted by Representative Kim Schofield and the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America
- Notes that at least 1.5 million Americans, including approximately 55,000 Georgians, are currently living with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage to virtually every organ system
- Commends the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, which keeps 90 percent of every dollar raised in Georgia to support local programs including patient support, physician referrals, and public education
- References the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness, established by Governor Nathan Deal in 2014, which developed a Statewide Action Plan to address early diagnosis, access to care, and health disparities in lupus
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America
Legislative Description
Lupus Advocacy Day at the state capitol; February 20, 2020; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
2/18/2020
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