SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 153

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to join citizens across the state in observing February 10, 2009, as LIVESTRONG Texas Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and

WHEREAS, LIVESTRONG Texas Advocacy Day is being organized by the Lance Armstrong Foundation to unite people affected by cancer, and to raise awareness of the risks presented by this deadly disease through education, prevention, and screening and early detection efforts; and

WHEREAS, According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 96,000 cases of cancer were diagnosed in Texas in 2008; cancer costs Texans approximately $30 billion a year in direct and indirect costs; and

WHEREAS, Cancer is the leading cause of death among Texas women between the ages of 35 and 74, and 50 percent of Texas men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime; and

WHEREAS, LIVESTRONG Texas Advocacy Day exemplifies the spirit and strength of people affected by cancer throughout Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby commend the Lance Armstrong Foundation on its exceptional efforts to stem the tide of cancer and call upon all Texans to observe February 10, 2009, as LIVESTRONG Texas Advocacy Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Nelson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 10, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate