Bill Text: GA HR1758 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Lighthouse Lymphedema Network; commend

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2010-03-18 - House Read and Adopted [HR1758 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR1758-Introduced.html

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10 LC 94 2677

House Resolution 1758

By: Representatives Buckner of the 130th, Day of the 163rd, Walker of the 107th, Cooper of the 41st, Bell of the 58th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Lymphedema is swelling in the body as the result of an accumulation of fluid in body tissue which is caused by a genetic condition or the disruption of the lymphatic system's ability to clean and filter lymph in the body; and

WHEREAS, Lymphedema can occur at any time in a person's life after an initial injury to the lymphatic system; and

WHEREAS, if this problem is not treated properly, it can progress and cause a high risk of infection, result in expensive hospitalization and antibiotic treatments, and lead to disability or death; and

WHEREAS, Lymphedema requires life-long management, and proper treatment for Lymphedema can greatly increase a patient's quality of life; and

WHEREAS, the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network is a nonprofit organization of individuals who are lymphedema patients, or who have an interest in lymphedema; and

WHEREAS, the goal of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network is to educate, promote awareness, and provide support for lymphedema patients, the medical community, family and caregivers, insurance companies, the general public, and lymphedema support groups; and

WHEREAS, the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network will visit the capitol on March 24, 2010, to meet with legislators and their staff, educate the members of the General Assembly and the public on living with Lymphedema, and bring hope and support to Lymphedema sufferers and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the efforts of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network to support and advocate on behalf of Lymphedema patients and welcome this fine organization to 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 Lighthouse Lymphedema Network.