By: Lopez, et al. (Senate Sponsor - Perry) H.B. No. 3773
(In the Senate - Received from the House May 10, 2021;
May 12, 2021, read first time and referred to Committee on
Administration; May 20, 2021, reported favorably by the following
vote: Yeas 5, Nays 0; May 20, 2021, sent to printer.)
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to designating September 21 as Alzheimer's Awareness Day.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter C, Chapter 662, Government Code, is
amended by adding Section 662.083 to read as follows:
Sec. 662.083. ALZHEIMER'S AWARENESS DAY. (a) September 21
is Alzheimer's Awareness Day to increase awareness of individuals
who are suffering from dementia and to express appreciation to the
caregivers of Alzheimer's patients for the services and care
provided to the patients.
(b) Alzheimer's Awareness Day shall be regularly observed
by appropriate programs and activities.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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