Legislation

2011 Lymphedema Legislative Day at the Georgia Capitol

Standing (L to R): Pauline Meyer, Deb Cozzone, Linda Harman, Vera Newman, Beverly Thompson. 

Representative Debbie Buckner recognized the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network from the House Chamber and mentioned the national bill.  Representative Buckner recommended that all representatives contact their national representatives and push for them to "get-on-board" to sponsor the national "Lymphedema Treatment Act".

 2010 Lymphedema Legislative Day at the Georgia Capitol

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

• The legislative committee of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network goes to the Georgia State Capitol to educate and create awareness of lymphedema and lymphatic diseases.  The response to our exhibit was very positive and enthusiastic.
• Presentation of Resolution:  Members of the LLN were acknowledged by Representative Debbie Buckner (D) and Representative Burke Day (R) in the House of Representative Chambers during the morning session.
• All agreed the highlight of the day was a 17 year old and her mom who traveled to the Capitol in search of information on lymphedema.  Her questions to our committee:
  • Causes of lymphedema
  • Treatment of lymphedema
  • Long term prognosis
  • “Will my legs ever be normal?”
  • “Is it heredity?”
  • How will my treatment and other items necessary for maintenance of my lymphedema be paid for?”'
  • “For the first time in my life, I’ve met other people with lymphedema”

Committee members:  Deb Cozzone, Vicky Day, Linda Harman, Laura Hoffman, Pauline Meyer, Vera Newman, Elizabeth O’Sullivan, Janie Smith, Joan White

Rep. Debbie Buckner presents Resolution to Joan White

Rep. Debbie Buckner and Rep. Burke Day present Resolution on floor of the State of Georgia House of Representatives

Rep. Burke Day (seated)
 (L to R) Janie Smith, Linda Harman, Deb Cozzone, Vicky Day, Joan White, Vera Newman