Bill Text: GA SR1633 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Breastfeeding Awareness Month; recognize May
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1633 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1633-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1633
By:
Senator James of the 35th
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
May, 2010, as Breastfeeding Awareness Month; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
breastfeeding promotes bonding between a mother and child, creating a strong
foundation for a nurturing family relationship, and provides an excellent
nutritional start for babies; and
WHEREAS,
breast milk is easily digested and contains antibodies from the mother that pass
to the baby and help protect against illness, allergies, and dental decay;
and
WHEREAS,
studies have shown that breastfed babies are less likely to be obese children,
thereby reducing rising health care costs related to childhood high blood
pressure, Type II diabetes, heart disease, and asthma; and
WHEREAS,
mothers benefit from breastfeeding as it helps burn calories and reduces the
risk of some cancers, further lessening health care costs; and
WHEREAS,
breastfeeding is recommended by the United States Surgeon General, the Georgia
Breastfeeding Coalition, Georgia Department of Community Health, and a majority
of health care professionals; and
WHEREAS,
the State of Georgia supports continued research and education in promoting
breastfeeding as a high priority to reduce the health care costs in this state
and improve the health of Georgia's babies.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
acknowledge the importance of breastfeeding to both babies and mothers and
recognize May, 2010, as Breastfeeding Awareness Month.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to members of the public and
the press.
