SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 206

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased
to welcome the American Cancer Society on the occasion of
American Cancer Society Legislative Day at the Capitol on 
Wednesday, February 23, 2005; and

	WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society is dedicated to 
eliminating cancer and improving the quality of life for those 
facing the disease through a multifaceted approach based on 
research, education, advocacy and service; and

	WHEREAS, Since 1946, the society has invested $2.5 billion 
and funded the early research of 38 Nobel Prize winners in its 
quest to determine the causes of cancer and support efforts to 
prevent and cure the disease; and

	WHEREAS, With more than two million volunteers throughout 
the nation in over 3,400 local chapters, the American Cancer Society
is one of the oldest and largest voluntary health organizations 
in the United States; and

	WHEREAS, This critically important organization and its 
dedicated volunteers form the backbone of the service and support 
systems for cancer victims and their families, and they are truly 
deserving of recognition and gratitude; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend and honor the American Cancer 
Society and extend to them best wishes for a successful American 
Cancer Society Legislative Day; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the society as a token of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Zaffirini




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 23, 2005.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate