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Honors the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman, whose contributions to medical science have had a lasting impact though her name is not widely known. Recognizes Alfred "Lacks" Carter Jr. for his work to preserve Henrietta Lacks' legacy and for his contributions in the fight against cervical cancer. Urges support for community-based research and education programs, which are vital to educating and empowering community members so they can make informed decisions about being involved in clinical research and the research process. Urges support for clinical research to reduce health disparities, to save lives, to gain insights about the safety and effectiveness of drugs and other medical treatments, and to discover treatments for various diseases.
Introduced
Apr 10, 2025
Last Action
May 31, 2025
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 6 co
Resolution Adopted
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Recommends Be Adopted Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee; 011-000-000
Assigned to Health Care Availability & Accessibility Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
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Resolution Adopted
Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Stephanie A. Kifowit
Jawaharial Williams
Camille Y. Lilly