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GA SR725

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Nan Orrock

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Regular Session

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
  • Acknowledges that at least 1.5 million Americans, including approximately 55,000 Georgians, are currently living with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease causing inflammation and tissue 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, education, and advocacy
  • Notes that Governor Nathan Deal established the Georgia Council on Lupus Education and Awareness in 2014 to investigate lupus awareness statewide and develop a Statewide Action Plan addressing early diagnosis, access to care, and health disparities
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America

Legislative Description

Lupus Advocacy Day; recognize February 20, 2020

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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