|
|
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 |