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H.R. No. 931
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Cancer takes the lives of more children than any
other disease today; and
WHEREAS, It is estimated that in North America alone, more
than 12,000 children and teenagers will be diagnosed with cancer
this year and that one in every 330 young Americans will develop
cancer before the age of 20; and
WHEREAS, These harrowing statistics prompted Optimist
International to establish a childhood cancer awareness campaign in
2001 as the organization's primary focus for the following five
years, and the South Central Texas District of Optimist
International is actively participating in this vital program; and
WHEREAS, With its motto of "Friends of Youth," and a pledge to
"provide the care, find the cure," Optimist International has vowed
to financially support research leading to a cure for childhood
cancer and has teamed up with Johns Hopkins University in this
important effort; and
WHEREAS, Spreading awareness is key to reducing the burden of
disease and improving the quality of life for those affected, and it
is fitting that Texans join with Optimist International in its
mission to educate the public about the disease, provide assistance
for children and their families, and encourage the support of
research to find a cure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize April 2005 as Optimist International
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and commend the South Central
Texas District of Optimist International and Optimist clubs around
the globe for their laudable efforts to rid the world of childhood
cancer.
Puente
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 931 was adopted by the House on March
30, 2005, by a non-record vote.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House