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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 10
Author: Rubio (D), et al
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
SUBJECT : West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control
Awareness Week
SOURCE : Mosquito and Vector Control Association of
California
DIGEST : This resolution declares April 24 through April
30, 2011, as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector
Control Awareness Week.
ANALYSIS : This resolution states:
1.West Nile virus is a mosquito-borne disease that can
result in debilitating cases of meningitis and
encephalitis and death to humans, horses, avian species,
and other wildlife.
2.In 2010, West Nile virus resulted in five human deaths in
California and 107 individuals in 17 counties tested
positive for the virus, of which 71 developed
neuroinvasive disease.
3.The State Department of Public Health and the federal
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predict West
Nile virus will again pose a public health threat in
California in 2011.
4.Adequately funded mosquito and vector control, disease
surveillance, and public awareness programs, coupled with
best management practices on public and private lands,
are the best ways to prevent outbreaks of West Nile virus
and other diseases borne by mosquitoes and other vectors.
5.The public's awareness of the health benefits associated
with safe, professionally applied mosquito and vector
control methods will support these efforts, as well as
motivate the state and the public to eliminate mosquito
and vector breeding sites on public and private property.
6.West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control Awareness
Week will increase the public's awareness of the threat
of West Nile virus and other diseases and the activities
of the various mosquito and vector research and control
agencies working to minimize the health threat within
California, and will highlight the educational programs
currently available.
7.The Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California
has designated the week of April 24 through April 30,
2011, as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control
Awareness Week in the State of California.
This resolution declares April 24 through April 30, 2011,
as West Nile Virus and Mosquito and Vector Control
Awareness Week.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 3/1/11)
Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California
(source)
Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District
CTW:nl 3/1/11 Senate Floor Analyses
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SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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