SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 323
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize 2015 as Colorectal Cancer Prevention Year in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is one of the more common forms
  of the illness, and it is the second-leading cause of cancer
  death in Texas and across the nation; over the next 10 years, an
  estimated 1.5 million men and women will be diagnosed with
  colorectal cancer, and up to 600,000 will die if preventive
  measures are not taken; and
         WHEREAS, Proper screening, along with early detection and
  treatment, can prevent the vast majority of deaths from the illness;
  studies show that the removal of polyps can stop colon cancer from
  occurring and that those who receive early enough diagnosis and
  treatment achieve a survival rate of better than 90 percent; and
         WHEREAS, Nine out of 10 cases of colorectal cancer occur in
  patients 50 or older, and the American Cancer Society recommends
  that everyone begin preventive screening at that age; numerous
  organizations and agencies across the state have done exceptional
  work in raising awareness of this needed procedure, notably the
  Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force; and
         WHEREAS, Timely measures can prevent the overwhelming
  majority of colorectal cancer cases, and it is truly fitting that
  a year be designated to raise awareness of the need for early
  detection and treatment; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby commend the Lubbock and South Plains Colon
  Cancer Prevention Task Force and other organizations for their
  exemplary work in raising awareness of the need for early
  screening and call on Texans across the state to observe 2015 as
  Colorectal Cancer Prevention Year in Texas; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this special occasion.
 
  Perry
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 4, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate