SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 320
         WHEREAS, Cancer is the leading cause of death from disease
  for children and adolescents in Texas; and
         WHEREAS, In 2014, more than 1,600 Texans age 19 or younger
  were diagnosed with cancer; it is estimated that one in 285
  people will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 20, and
  the number of cases of childhood cancer has risen 24 percent
  over the past 40 years; and
         WHEREAS, During the emotional and often frightening time
  that follows a cancer diagnosis, young patients must rely on
  caregivers to guide them every step of the way; in addition to
  the essential support provided by their families, patients
  depend on medical care delivered by the skilled physicians,
  nurses, and technicians who work tirelessly to help them fight
  the disease; and
         WHEREAS, In 2007, Texas voters approved a constitutional
  amendment that established the Cancer Prevention and Research
  Institute of Texas, with the mission of expediting innovation in
  cancer research and the development of lifesaving treatments;
  the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas devotes
  fully 10 percent of its funding to childhood cancers, well over
  the percent devoted by the National Cancer Institute, and all of
  its funded research is conducted in Texas by Texas-based
  scientists; and
         WHEREAS, The trauma and uncertainty of coping with cancer
  is an experience that no child should face, but with the help of
  health care professionals, caregivers, and dedicated researchers
  across the state, young patients have more hope than ever before
  of overcoming this devastating disease and living full, happy
  lives; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby recognize March 1, 2017, as Childhood Cancer
  Awareness Day at the State Capitol and commend all those who are
  working on behalf of children with cancer and their families.
 
  Zaffirini
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 1, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate