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THIRD READING
Bill No: ACR 113
Author: Hagman (R), et al.
Amended: 3/24/14 in Assembly
Vote: 21
ASSEMBLY FLOOR : Read and adopted, 3/24/14
SUBJECT : Epilepsy awareness
SOURCE : Epilepsy Education Everywhere
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims March 26, 2014, as Purple
Day to increase epilepsy awareness.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.Epilepsy is a neurological disorder producing brief
disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain
that temporarily affects a person's consciousness, bodily
movements, or sensations, while creating long-term effects on
the lifestyle of individuals with epilepsy.
2.One in 26 people will develop epilepsy and one in 10 people
will have an epileptic seizure during his or her lifetime.
3.Epilepsy can affect anyone regardless of their gender, race,
age, religion, educational background, or socioeconomic
status.
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4.More people suffer from epilepsy than from Parkinson's
disease, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral
palsy combined.
5.Epilepsy affects more than 65 million people worldwide.
6.Although there is no known cure for epilepsy, existing drug
therapy, surgery, and other nonpharmacological treatments
enable approximately 80% of individuals with epilepsy to lead
normal lives with no seizures or a significant reduction in
seizures.
7.Epilepsy is a complex disorder that requires further research
to find a cure and prevention.
8.The public is often unable to recognize common seizure types
or to respond with appropriate first aid.
9.The annual observance of Purple Day on March 26 advocates for
the rights, humane treatment, and appropriate education of all
persons with epilepsy, while raising awareness with families,
professionals, and the general public to better understand
this lifelong disorder.
This resolution proclaims March 26, 2014, as Purple Day and
invites all Californians to participate by wearing purple and
calls upon all citizens, government agencies, public and private
institutions, businesses, and schools to recommit our community
to increasing awareness and understanding of epilepsy through
education while ensuring that all individuals with epilepsy lead
a full and productive life.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
SUPPORT : (Verified 4/3/14)
Epilepsy Education Everywhere (source)
JL:nl 4/4/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: SEE ABOVE
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