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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, |
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the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, and its |
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dedicated volunteers have worked tirelessly toward the goal of |
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reducing the occurrence of cancer in our state by advocating for |
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laws and policies that will make cancer a top priority; and |
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WHEREAS, Cancer will claim the lives of more than 40,000 |
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Texans in 2017, and over 116,000 Texans will hear the words "You |
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have cancer" in this year alone; and |
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WHEREAS, Investment in cancer research has paid impressive |
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dividends, reducing the death rate and saving thousands of lives; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, More than 300 Relay for Life events across the state |
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engage local communities in working to raise awareness of public |
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policy issues important to the fight against cancer; and |
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WHEREAS, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network |
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volunteers across Texas are engaged in many important activities to |
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support the fight against cancer and assist those living with the |
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disease, and they truly deserve our sincere thanks and praise; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 28, 2017, as American Cancer |
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Society Cancer Action Network Day at the State Capitol and commend |
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the organization and its devoted volunteers for their exceptional |
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work in fighting this deadly disease; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the network as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |