Bill Text: IL HR0395 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares May 14 through May 20, 2017 as "Food Allergy Awareness Week" in the State of Illinois to help raise awareness and understanding of food allergies.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2017-06-26 - Resolution Adopted [HR0395 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR0395-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Food allergies affect nearly 15 million people in
the United States, including one in 13 children; and
WHEREAS, Research shows that food allergies are increasing
in the United States, particularly among children; and
WHEREAS, Shellfish, fish, milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts,
soy, and wheat are the eight foods that cause the majority of
food allergies; and
WHEREAS, Common symptoms of food allergies include hives,
vomiting, diarrhea, respiratory distress, and swelling of the
throat; and
WHEREAS, More than 200,000 emergency room visits are caused
by food allergies each year; and
WHEREAS, Scientists are still looking for a cure for food
allergies; and
WHEREAS, Every person with a food allergy must strictly
avoid the food they are allergic to, which can best be done
with the support and awareness of people around them;
therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
declare May 14 through May 20, 2017 as Food Allergy Awareness
Week in the State of Illinois to help raise awareness and
understanding of food allergies.