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MO SCR3

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gina Walsh

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September 26th of every year as Mesothelioma Awareness Day in Missouri
  • Mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the smooth lining of the chest, lungs, heart, and abdomen with 2,500 to 3,000 cases reported annually in the United States
  • Disease is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers and has a latency period lasting decades, resulting in life expectancy of four to eighteen months after diagnosis
  • September 26th was established in 2004 by Meso Foundation volunteers to remember victims, publicize dangers of asbestos exposure, offer hope to patients, and highlight the need for research support
  • Directs the Secretary of the Missouri Senate to send inscribed copies of the resolution to the Governor for approval or rejection

Legislative Description

Recognizes September 26th as Mesothelioma Awareness Day in Missouri

Last Action

Referred H Special Standing Committee on Emerging Issues in Health Care Committee

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Special Standing Committee on Emerging Issues in Health Care5/17/2013
Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions & Ethics1/23/2013

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