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GA HR1620
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/26/2024
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution congratulates and commends the American Lung Association on its 120th anniversary, recognizing it as the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, founded in 1904 as the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
- Highlights key milestones including the Freedom from Smoking® program (1982), involvement in the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (1998), and launch of the Asthma Clinical Research Centers network (2000)
- Recognizes the organization's role in the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 and the 2001 Supreme Court ruling establishing public health as the sole basis for national air quality standards
- Notes recent achievements including the Talk About Vaping campaign (2019), FDA's proposal to remove menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars (2022), and creation of the American Lung Association Research Institute (2023)
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to the American Lung Association
Legislative Description
American Lung Association; 120th year anniversary; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/26/2024
Full Bill Text
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