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MI HR0306

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Samir Singh

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Declares July 3-9, 2016 as Arteriovenous Malformation Awareness Week in Michigan
  • Recognizes AVM as a rare condition affecting approximately 300,000 American citizens that can cause pain, bleeding, numbness, tingling, and paralysis
  • Acknowledges research efforts aimed at identifying drug therapy to cure AVM, including determining disease progression mechanisms and developing pharmacotherapy treatments
  • Commends Kelleigh's Cause, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2013 by Haslett native Kelleigh Gustafson, for raising funds and support for AVM research and treatment in partnership with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the Sparrow Foundation, Kelleigh Gustafson, and Kelleigh's Cause

Legislative Description

A resolution to declare July 3-9, 2016. as Arteriovenous Malformation Awareness Week in the state of Michigan.

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Awareness Week

Last Action

Adopted

6/2/2016

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