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