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79R5655 MAM-D
By: Bonnen H.C.R. No. 84
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, sponsored by
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, is a nationwide effort to increase
understanding about these diseases and to support educational and
research programs aimed at finding a cure; and
WHEREAS, Blood-related cancers currently affect more than
700,000 Americans, and an estimated 110,000 new cases are diagnosed
each year; in 2005, leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma will result in
more than 60,000 deaths in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's
largest voluntary health organization; the society seeks to find a
cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma,
and improve the quality of life of patients and their families; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting that Texans join with citizens
throughout the country to express their support for eradicating
these diseases and increasing public awareness about blood-related
cancers; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby designate September 2005 as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness
Month and that all citizens be encouraged to support educational
and research activities in the search for a cure.