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