Bill Text: GA HR279 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; Feb. 16, 2011; recognize
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR279 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR279-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 279
By:
Representatives Parent of the
81st,
Evans of the
40th,
Morgan of the
39th,
Kendrick of the
94th,
Taylor of the
79th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, Representatives Elena Parent and Stacey Evans
and the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America will host Lupus
Awareness Day at the state capitol; and
WHEREAS,
lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the body's cells and tissues,
resulting in inflammation, pain, and tissue damage; and
WHEREAS,
at least 1.5 million Americans, including approximately 55,000 Georgians, are
currently living with lupus; and
WHEREAS,
lupus is a major health issue that has a significant impact on the economy of
this state and takes an immeasurable physical, financial, and emotional toll on
many families in Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
there have been no new drugs developed for the treatment of lupus in 52 years;
and
WHEREAS,
the effects of lupus on a family can be devastating in that it is a chronic,
lifelong, and life-threatening disease, and despite its prevalence, it remains
one of the least recognizable and most misunderstood diseases; and
WHEREAS,
lupus affects primarily young women in their crucial childbearing years, but it
can also affect men, children, and women of all ages; and
WHEREAS,
the Lupus Foundation of America is the nation's leading nonprofit voluntary
health organization, dedicated to finding the causes and a cure for lupus while
providing support and services to all people affected by lupus; and
WHEREAS,
90 percent of every dollar raised by the Georgia Chapter of the Lupus Foundation
of America stays in Georgia to support the chapter's programs; and
WHEREAS,
the Lupus Foundation of America provides resources for thousands of patients and
families, including support and information, physician referrals, public and
professional education, and grassroots advocacy on the state and federal
level.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the work of the Lupus Foundation of America and other
organizations devoted to finding a cure for lupus and to supporting the
individuals and families whose lives are affected by this autoimmune disease
and recognize Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state
capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia
Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America.
