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MI SR0152

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares May 2014 as Lupus Awareness Month in Michigan
  • Recognizes that lupus affects 1.5 million Americans and 5 million people worldwide, with the majority of patients being women in their prime working years
  • Notes that lupus is most prevalent among African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Asians, and that no cure currently exists
  • Calls for increased public and professional awareness of lupus and adequate funding for medical research to develop safer and more effective treatments
  • Acknowledges Michigan lupus agencies' efforts to provide education, support, outreach, and advocacy services to individuals with lupus and their families

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare May 2014 as Lupus Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Lupus Awareness Month

Last Action

Adopted

5/21/2014

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