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IN SR0015

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lanane

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expresses gratitude to the family of Mike Jenkins and their contributions to science and The Faces of CTE advocacy organization
  • Honors Mike Jenkins, an Indiana resident who played football starting at age seven and was diagnosed with stage two CTE after his death on May 11, 2011
  • Recognizes CTE Awareness Day on January 30, 2017, established by The Faces of CTE to reflect on those lost to chronic traumatic encephalopathy and promote prevention efforts
  • Documents that CTE is a progressive, degenerative brain disease caused by buildup of abnormal protein (Tau) resulting from repetitive brain trauma, with greatest risk among athletes, military veterans, and domestic violence survivors
  • Directs the Secretary of Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Marcia Jenkins and Debra Jenkins

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION remembering Mike Jenkins, victim of CTE, on CTE Awareness Day, January 30, 2018.

Last Action

First reading: adopted voice vote

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Health and Provider Services1/29/2018

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