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Senate adopts resolution recognizing May as National Stroke Awareness Month; Senator Dolly describes stroke and recovery
Summary
The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 40 recognizing May as National Stroke Awareness Month after Senator Dolly described her own stroke, recovery challenges including aphasia, and called for greater awareness of stroke symptoms and rehabilitation needs.
Senators on the California State Senate floor adopted Senate Resolution 40, recognizing May as National Stroke Awareness Month, after the measure’s author, Senator Dolly, described experiencing a stroke and urged awareness of aphasia and rehabilitation needs.
Senator Dolly opened debate by recounting her stroke: “Over a year ago, I had a stroke while in a hospital for a heart procedure. I was blessed to be in the hospital… I have aphasia and apraxia, which impacts my language and my speech, not…
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