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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 446
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the |
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American College of Gastroenterology and medical centers |
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throughout the nation in observing the month of March 2017 as |
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and |
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WHEREAS, Cancer respects no boundaries, and early |
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detection is key to the best possible outcomes; each year, |
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colorectal cancer awareness efforts are highlighted during the |
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month of March to promote regular cancer screenings and inform |
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the public about prevention and treatment options; and |
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WHEREAS, In preparation for this annual national awareness |
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campaign, the American College of Gastroenterology publishes a |
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colorectal cancer awareness toolkit that includes a wealth of |
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resources, tips, and downloadable materials for doctors to share |
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with patients, policymakers, and the media; this vital trove of |
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information stresses the importance of regular colonoscopy |
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screenings as a safe and highly effective method for early |
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detection and as a valuable tool for prevention as well; and |
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WHEREAS, Local health care groups host a number of |
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community outreach initiatives in March to raise awareness of |
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colorectal cancer, and clinics and cancer centers around the |
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country participate in National Dress in Blue Day to convey the |
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importance of regular screenings and to show support for patients |
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and survivors; and |
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WHEREAS, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity |
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to educate the public and to connect patients with the resources |
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they need to make informed health care decisions that will help |
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them live long and healthy lives; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend all who have contributed to |
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month for their efforts on behalf of |
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patients and health care workers in Texas and around the nation |
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and extend to them best wishes for a successful 2017 awareness |
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campaign; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as a |
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memento of this special month. |
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Buckingham |
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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 March 20, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |