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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PASSAGE OF S.658, MANDATING
INSUSRANCE COVERAGE FOR BONE DENSITOMETRY
Sponsor Councillor Thomas J Ennis
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WHEREAS, the health and general welfare of Agawam residence
is of paramount importance to the Town of Agawam; and `"'
WHEREAS, gone densitometry is a test which indicates rapie
bone loss, which is. most common in women with falling estrogen
levels ; and
WHEREAS, S.658 , A Act to Mandate Insurance Coverage for Bone4
Densitometry is currently before the Legislature, and
' WHEREAS, the of S . 658 will mandate insurance
passage
coverage for testing for Osteoporosis , and will help reduce the
occurence of Osteoporosis in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam Town Council hereby resolves to
strongly support S.658 and will notify its State legislators of
its decision.
' DATED THIS SIXTH DAY OF APRIL 1993
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL k `T C�C�
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President 3rn
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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T as S. Locke
Solicitor
MAYORAL ACTION
Received this N/A day of , 1993 from Town
Council. Clerk. (SIGNED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT APRIL 6, 1993)
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
' By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6
of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby approve the
' passage of the above legislation on this day of
APRIL , 1993 .
Christopher I. Jo n on, Mayor
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6
of the Agawam Charter, as amended, I hereby veto the passage
of the above legislation on this day of
1993 for the following reason(s) :
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Christopher C. Johnson, Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this SEVENTH day of APRIL
1993.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSNCHUSETTS
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SENATOR LINDA J. MELCON[AN COMMITTEES:
1 ST HAMPDEN DISTRICT SENATE WAYS AND MEANS
ROOM 21313, STATE HOUSE (ASST. VICE CHAIR)
TEL. (617)722-1660 INSURANCE(CHAIR)
JUDICIARY(VICE CHAIR)
DISTRICT OFFICE- STATE ADMINISTRATION(VICE CHAIR)
375 WALNUT STREET EXT, POST AUDIT AND OVERSIGHT
AGAWAM, MA O 1001
TEL.(413)786-6033
April 12, 1993
James D. Taylor, President
Agawam City Council
36 Main Street
' Agawam, MA 01001
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Dear Mr. ylor: f
Thank you for writing to inform me of the Town of Agawam's recent
passage of Resolution TR-93-4 regarding S.658, An Act to Mandate
Insurance Coverage for Bone Densitometry.
Osteoporosis is a serious and devastating bone disease afflicting
approximately 20 million Americans. Bone densitometry equipment is
an extremely useful tool in the early detection of osteoporosis by
determining whether an individual has the adequate amount of
calcium in her bones for his/her age and in determining how rapidly
' he/she may be loosing bone material. Mandatory coverage will
enable those individuals who are at risk to obtain the necessary
treatment and therapy as well as monitor their bone mineral
density.
As Chairwoman of the Joint Committee on Insurance, I intend to push
for a favorable report of S.658. It is encouraging to have the
1 support of the Town of Agawam on this important piece of
legislation. Thank you again.
With best w' shes,
' LINDA J. LCONIAN
State Senator
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April 8, 1993
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Senator
Linda Melconian
' PRESIDENT State House
JamesD.Taylor Boston, MA 02133
VICE-PRESIDENT
George Bitzas
Dear Senator Melconian:
COUNCILORS
' Walter A.Balboni Please be advised that the Agawam City Council during their regular
Richard S.Brindle meeting on Monday, April 5, 1993 unanimously approved the enclosed
Edward A.Caba Resolution TR-93-4.
Thomas J.Ennis,Jr.
Jessie D.Fuller
Nancy E.Gravel
Louis J.Russo SinceP. Ta4ylor, resident
' Gary E.Su frid
Joanne H.Willis
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COUNCIL CLERK Agawam City Council
Ursula Retzler
' TELEPHONE Enclosure
(413)786-0400
Extension 233
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AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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AGAWAM MA AC ETTS 01001
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Michael P. walsh
' PRESIDENT State Representative
JamesD. Taylor 549 Springfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
VICE-PRESIDENT
George Bftzas
Dear Representative Walsh:
COUNCILORS
1 Walter A.Balboni Please be advised that the Agawam City Council during their regular
Richard S.Brindle Ming on Monday, April 5, 1993 unanimously approved the enclosed
Edward A.Caba Resolution TR-93-4,
' Thomas J.Ennis,Jr.
Jessie D.Fuller
Nancy E.Gravel
Louis J.Russo SMor,
Gary E.SufjritiJoanne H. Willis
President
COUNCIL CLERK Agawam City Council
Ursula Retzler
TELEPHONE Enclosure
' (413)786-0400
Extension 233
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MICHAEL P.WALSH Chairman
' 3RD HAMPDEN DISTRICT Committee on
P.O.BOX 160 Counties
AGAWAM.MA 01001
TEL.786-4545 ROOM 33,STATE HOUSE
TEL.722-2060
May 18 , 1993
Agawam Town Council
Agawam Town Hall
' 36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Dear Council Members :
' Thank you for your resolution supporting Senate 658 , "An Act
To Mandate Insurance Coverage For Bone Densitometry. "
Senate 658 was heard before the Committee on Insurance on
March 8th. It has not yet received a report from the Committee .
Please be assured that I will seriously consider your
position when this legislation comes before the House for debate .
Again, thank you for your correspondence apprising me of your
' concern.
Sincerely,
' MICHAEL P . WALSH
State Representative
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