H.C.R. No. 127

HOUSE 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 resulted 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 80th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby designate September 2007 as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month and that all citizens be encouraged to support educational and research activities in the search for a cure.

Zerwas

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President of the Senate Speaker of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 127 was adopted by the House on March 15, 2007, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House

I certify that H.C.R. No. 127 was adopted by the Senate on April 4, 2007, by a viva-voce vote.

______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________

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Governor