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IL SR0255

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

Christine Radogno

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Origin

Senate

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates October 2, 2009 as "World MRSA Day" in Illinois to be commemorated annually on that date
  • Declares October as "MRSA Awareness Month" to raise attention to the worldwide MRSA epidemic
  • Acknowledges that hospital-acquired MRSA infections killed more than 100,000 U.S. residents in 2006 according to CDC estimates
  • Recognizes the MRSA Survivors Network as the first consumer organization in the U.S. to alert the public to the MRSA epidemic and calls for comprehensive prevention programs
  • Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to the MRSA Survivors Network as a symbol of dedication to fighting the epidemic

Legislative Description

WORLD MRSA DAY

Last Action

Resolution Adopted; 059-000-000

5/28/2009

Committee Referrals

State Government & Veterans Affairs5/22/2009
Assignments5/5/2009

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