Bill Text: GA SR142 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Lupus Awareness Day; declare February 16
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-10 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR142 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-SR142-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 142
By:
Senators Carter of the 42nd, Miller of the 49th, Hooks of the 14th, Sims of the
12th, Henson of the 41st and others
A
RESOLUTION
Declaring
Wednesday, February 16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol; and
for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
on Wednesday, February 16, 2011, Senator Jason Carter 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,
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 SENATE 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 declare Wednesday, February
16, 2011, as Lupus Awareness Day at the state capitol.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Georgia Chapter of the
Lupus Foundation of America.
