California Governor Davis Signs Children's Sun Safety Bill.News/Assignment Editors and Health/Government Writers SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 9, 2001 Governor Gray Davis has signed SB 310 authored by Senator Don Perata Don Perata (born April 30, 1945) is a California Democratic politician, who is the current President pro tempore of the California State Senate. He was elected to the post of President Pro Tempore in 2004. (D-Oakland). The legislation requires that California schools allow children to wear sun protective clothing Sun protective clothing is clothing specifically designed for sun protection and is produced from a fabric rated for its level of ultraviolet (UV) protection. A novel weave structure and denier (related to thread count per inch) may produce sun protective properties. while at school. SB 310, known as "Billy's Bill for Sun Safety," is named in honor of William S William, crown prince of Germany William or Frederick William, 1882–1951, crown prince of Germany, son of William II. In World War I he commanded (1914) an army on the Western Front and was nominal commander in the German attack . Graham, who died at age 22 from melanoma melanoma: see skin cancer. melanoma Dark-coloured malignant tumour of skin cells that produce the protective skin-darkening pigment melanin. . The new legislation signed by the Governor amends AMENDS. A satisfaction, given by a wrong doer to the party injured for a wrong committed. 1 Lilly's Reg. 81. 2. By statute 24 Geo. II. c. 44, in England, and by similar statutes in some of the United States, justices of the peace, upon being notified of an the California Education Code to require schools to allow children to wear sun-protective clothing while outdoors at school. This clothing includes, but is not limited to, hats. California has the highest incidence of melanoma diagnoses and deaths in the country. Exposure to UV sunrays is the single most important environmental factor in the development of skin cancer (i.e., the best way to prevent skin cancer is to prevent exposure to UV sun rays). The majority of exposure and resulting sun damage, approximately 80 percent, occur under the age of 18. "This new law will help put a cap on the rapidly rising rate of melanoma in California," said Karen Graham Karen Ann Graham is a supermodel from the 1970's and the 1980's and a respected fly-fishing expert. For fifteen years, she was a spokesmodel for the cosmetics company Estee Lauder, Inc. Early years Karen Graham was born in Gulfport, Mississippi in 1945. , president and founder of The William S. Graham Foundation for Melanoma Research, initiator and sponsor of the bill. "If we can protect children while they are outdoors at school, we can really reduce their risk of developing skin cancer later in life." "I'm honored to have been a part of this effort and believe it is a crucial step in the fight against melanoma, and for improving the health of our children," said Senator Perata, author of SB 310. "The Billy Foundation" The William S. Graham Foundation for Melanoma Research, fondly fond 1 adj. fond·er, fond·est 1. Having a strong liking, inclination, or affection: fond of ballet; fond of my nieces and nephews. 2. known as "The Billy Foundation" was established in 1996 and is the non-profit melanoma foundation dedicated to saving lives through awareness leading to early detection, prevention and eventual cure of the fastest growing and deadliest form of skin cancer. The Billy Foundation brings hands-on awareness and screening programs into communities across the country. |
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