Delaware

Task Force Resolution #4o

Senate Concurrent Resolution # 40

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Peterson

06/10/2004

CREATING A TASK FORCE TO EXAMINE THE PREVALENCE OF LYME DISEASE IN THIS STATE AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PREVENTION OF LYME DISEASE AND FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF MISDIAGNOSIS OF LYME DISEASE.

This Resolution creates a Task Force that is charged with examining the prevalence of Lyme disease and associated tick-borne diseases, to make recommendations for prevention, and to identify educational programs to increase public awareness of the effects of failure to diagnose Lyme disease. Lyme disease can be a chronic disease if not diagnosed and treated promptly. If treated promptly a person afflicted by Lyme disease and associated tick-borne diseases can lead a full, productive and pain-free life.

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Sens. Henry, Sokola, Venables, Reps. Spence, Gilligan, Keeley

House Passed On 06/16/2004

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Senate vote: () Passed 6/10/2004 5:57:37 PM------->

House Voice vote: Passed 6/16/2004 2:29:15 PM------->

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Jun 16, 2004 - Passed in House by Voice Vote

Jun 10, 2004 - Passed by Senate

Link here http://www.legis.delaware.gov/LIS/LIS142.NSF/vwlegislation/SCR%2040?opendocument