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2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE
February 9, 2016 - Introduced by Senators L. Taylor, Olsen,
C. Larson, Ringhand,
Vinehout and Harris Dodd, cosponsored by Representatives Loudenbeck,
Berceau, Jorgensen, Milroy, Sinicki, Spreitzer, Subeck and Zepnick.
Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
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1Relating to: recognizing March 2016 as Brain Injury Awareness Month in
2Wisconsin.
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Whereas, March is recognized across the nation as Brain Injury Awareness
4Month; and
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Whereas, each year, nearly 3.5 million children and adults sustain an acquired
6brain injury, with more cases going unreported or unnoticed; and
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Whereas, causes of an acquired brain injury include toxic exposure, trauma,
8tumor, stroke, electric shock, lightning strike, and near drowning; and
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Whereas, 2.5 million Americans annually suffer from a traumatic brain injury
10caused by an impact from an external force; and
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Whereas, 2.2 million people are treated for traumatic brain injuries in a
12hospital, and around 50,000 people will ultimately die from these injuries each year;
13and
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Whereas, every 13 seconds, someone in the United States sustains a traumatic
15brain injury from a fall, assault, or accident; and
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1Whereas, because 12 million Americans live with the impact of a brain injury,
2it is important to recognize the issues facing these individuals; and
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Whereas, there are many victims who are affected by the results of a sustained
4brain injury, including family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors; and
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Whereas, Brain Injury Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity for
6citizens to learn more about the resources available to treat and recover from brain
7injuries; now, therefore, be it
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8Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the month of March
92016 is recognized as Brain Injury Awareness Month in Wisconsin.
