SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 472
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  honor the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and its
  dedicated volunteers for their exceptional efforts to reduce the
  incidence of cancer in our state; and
         WHEREAS, Recent data from the American Cancer Society
  indicates that the cancer death rate in the United States has
  dropped by 25 percent since its peak in 1991; increased
  investment in cancer research has paid impressive dividends, and
  the efforts of hardworking health care employees have saved the
  lives of countless citizens across the nation; and
         WHEREAS, The volunteers of the American Cancer Society
  Cancer Action Network work diligently to reduce cancer rates by
  funding grassroots, lobbying, and media campaigns and advocating
  for the use of early detection programs; the Cancer Prevention
  and Research Institute of Texas promotes this mission by
  accelerating cancer research, prioritizing clinical trials for
  promising new medications, and helping to inform Texans about
  cancer prevention strategies and services; and
         WHEREAS, Although great strides have been made in cancer
  prevention and research, it is estimated that 1.6 million new
  cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States in 2017; the
  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network volunteers engage
  local communities and motivate leaders across the state to take
  the proactive steps necessary in the very important battle
  against cancer; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
  Legislature, hereby commend the volunteers of the American
  Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and proclaim March 28, 2017,
  American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day at the State
  Capitol; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
  organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Nelson
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on March 22, 2017.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate