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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1074
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Lance Armstrong for his outstanding efforts on behalf |
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of cancer research; and |
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WHEREAS, At the age of 25, Lance Armstrong was acknowledged |
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as one of the world's best cyclists; he had won the World |
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Championships, the Tour Du Pont, and multiple Tour de France |
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stages when he was diagnosed with cancer in 1996; and |
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WHEREAS, Lance declared himself to be a survivor and took |
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an active role in educating himself about his disease; armed with |
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the knowledge he had gained, he underwent an aggressive treatment |
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regimen and conquered the disease; and |
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WHEREAS, In 1997, Lance established the Lance Armstrong |
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Foundation; the nonprofit organization funds research projects |
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and awareness campaigns and educational programs related to |
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fighting and preventing cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, In one of the greatest comeback stories in sports, |
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Lance won the first of his record seven consecutive Tours de France |
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less than three years after being diagnosed with cancer; over |
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the years the Lance Armstrong Foundation has continued to grow, |
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establishing the Founder's Circle and the grassroots fundraising |
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initiative; and |
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WHEREAS, The Lance Armstrong Foundation has funded numerous |
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grants and programs, including Wonders and Worries in Austin, |
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the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance, and the Young Investigator |
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research grants; one of the major sources of funding has been |
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the LIVESTRONG wristband, which in 2005 alone sold more than |
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55 million wristbands; and |
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WHEREAS, Lance Armstrong has served as a personal inspiration |
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to millions of cancer survivors, and the Lance Armstrong Foundation |
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has had a profound impact on the struggle to find a cure for cancer; |
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Lance Armstrong and the members of his foundation truly deserve |
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recognition for their dedication and commitment in the fight |
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against this deadly disease; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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80th Legislature, hereby commend Lance Armstrong for his |
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exemplary courage, leadership, and tenacity in the ongoing war |
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against cancer; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him |
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as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson, Watson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 18, 2007. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |