Bill Text: CA AR12 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Relative to Lupus Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-05-19 - Read. Adopted. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 1454.). [AR12 Detail]
Download: California-2011-AR12-Introduced.html
BILL NUMBER: HR 12 INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Campos MAY 2, 2011 Relative to Lupus Awareness Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST HOUSE OR SENATE RESOLUTIONS DO NOT CONTAIN A DIGEST WHEREAS, Systematic Lupus Erythematosus, commonly known as lupus, is a chronic, complex, and often life-threatening autoimmune disease; and WHEREAS, Researchers estimate that five million people have been diagnosed with lupus or related diseases throughout the world, and approximately 100,000 more are diagnosed every year; and WHEREAS, More people have lupus than AIDS, Cerebral Palsy, Sickle Cell Anemia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Cystic Fibrosis combined; and WHEREAS, Lupus strikes women in their prime, when they are 15 to 44 years of age, and it affects all aspects of their lives; and WHEREAS, Lupus impacts more than just the life of the patient, it affects their family, friends, coworkers, employers, and the community; and WHEREAS, Lupus Foundation of Northern California in San Jose, Lupus Foundation of Southern California in San Diego, and Lupus-LA in Los Angeles were founded as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to alleviate suffering for lupus patients through patient and family services, achieve early detection of undiagnosed cases through awareness promotion, and achieve the eradication of lupus by supporting lupus research; and WHEREAS, Early diagnosis and proper treatments are critical to the improvement of the quality of life and survival rate of lupus sufferers; and WHEREAS, Increased public awareness, education, and research are key to winning the battle against lupus; now, therefore, be it Resolved, by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly proclaims May 2011 as Lupus Awareness Month and extends heartfelt wishes to Lupus Foundation of Northern California in San Jose, Lupus Foundation of Southern California in San Diego, and Lupus-LA in Los Angeles for success in their core objectives in the future; and be it further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to Lupus Foundation of Northern California in San Jose, Lupus Foundation of Southern California in San Diego, Lupus-LA in Los Angeles, and to the author for appropriate distribution.