SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 82

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize October, 2003, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 
Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Studies show that cancer is often the chief health 
concern for American women, and breast cancer is the most common 
form of cancer among women and the second-leading cause of cancer 
death for women; and
	WHEREAS, In 2003, an estimated 211,300 new cases of breast 
cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States, 
and an estimated 39,800 women will die of breast cancer; in 
addition, it is estimated that 1,300 men will be diagnosed with 
and 400 men will die of the disease; and
	WHEREAS, Deaths from breast cancer are preventable; early 
detection is a key component of successful treatment of breast 
cancer for it is at this stage that more treatment options are 
available, treatment can be less invasive and survival rates are 
greater; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout the month of October, public service
organizations, professional medical associations and
governmental agencies work in partnership to raise awareness 
of the disease and provide access to screening services; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize 
October, 2003, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Texas and 
encourage all citizens to become informed about a disease that 
is potentially life-threatening but highly treatable; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared to 
acknowledge the importance of breast cancer awareness in the 
State of Texas.
                                                                       Zaffirini




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on October 2, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate