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MS HC57

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Karl Oliver

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares April 2020 as "Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month" in Mississippi
  • Recognizes that approximately one million people in the United States currently live with Parkinson's disease, with 60,000 new cases diagnosed annually, making it the 14th leading cause of death
  • Acknowledges Rock Steady Boxing programs throughout Mississippi for providing noncontact boxing-based fitness to people with Parkinson's disease
  • Calls for increased awareness and research efforts to expedite development of better treatments, medications, and ultimately a cure for Parkinson's disease

Legislative Description

Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; recognize April 2020 as.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

6/18/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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