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IN SR0031

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Crider

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Governor Eric Holcomb to recognize September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month to raise awareness and better help survivors.

  • Defines a brain aneurysm as a weak bulging spot on the wall of a brain artery, which when ruptured causes blood to escape into the space around the brain and usually requires advanced surgical treatment.

  • Notes that ruptured aneurysms are relatively uncommon but very serious, with high mortality rates and disability rates, and that survivors face physical challenges, emotional challenges, depression, and potential deficits.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Governor Eric Holcomb, the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and Raymond Morefield.

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging Governor Holcomb to recognize September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

2/23/2017

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