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GA HR1449

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes September 8, 2020, as Lissencephaly Awareness Day at the Georgia state capitol
  • Lissencephaly is a rare gene-linked brain malformation causing the brain to have fewer or no ridges and folds, affecting an estimated 1 in 100,000 individuals
  • Individuals with lissencephaly may also suffer from hypertonia, epilepsy, swallowing disorders, and developmental delays
  • Acknowledges the Lissencephaly Foundation Inc., a nonprofit organization that empowers families and educates communities about the condition
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press

Legislative Description

Lissencephaly Awareness Day at the state capitol; September 8, 2020; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/10/2020

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