BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 99
Author: Strickland (R), et al
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
SUBJECT : Lupus Awareness Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims October 2010 as Lupus
Awareness Month and wishes Lupus International every
success in the future.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following
legislative findings:
1. Systematic Lupus Erythematosus, commonly known as lupus,
is a chronic, complex, and often life-threatening
autoimmune disease.
2. Researchers estimate that over five million people have
been diagnosed with lupus or related diseases in the
United States, and approximately 100,000 more are
diagnosed every year.
3. More people have lupus than AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Sickle
Cell Anemia, and Cystic Fibrosis combined.
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4. Lupus strikes women in their prime, when they are 16 to
45 years of age, and it affects all aspects of their
lives.
5. Lupus impacts more than just the life of the patient, it
affects their family, friends, coworkers, employers, and
the community.
6. Lupus International was founded in 1983 as a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization. The primary purpose of the
foundation is to alleviate suffering for lupus patients
through patient services, early detection of undiagnosed
cases through awareness promotion, and to eradicate
lupus by supporting lupus research.
7. Lupus International offers the leading pediatric
services for children with lupus.
8. Early diagnosis and proper treatments is critical to the
improvement of the quality of life and survival rate of
lupus sufferers.
9. Increased public awareness, education, and research are
key to winning the battle against lupus.
This resolution proclaims October 2010 as Lupus Awareness
Month and wishes Lupus International every success in the
future.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
CTW:mw 6/16/10 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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