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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Lung Cancer Action Week, which takes place during |
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the second week in May, focuses much-needed attention on actions |
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that can be taken to combat the impact of this devastating disease; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of people across the nation |
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are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and it is estimated that |
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approximately every two and a half minutes, another person in the |
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U.S. learns that they have the disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other type |
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of cancer; in order to ensure early detection and treatment, |
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high-risk individuals are urged to take advantage of screenings for |
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the disease; according to the American Lung Association, only 2 |
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percent of high-risk Texans were screened in 2021; and |
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WHEREAS, A national initiative led by the American Lung |
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Association, LUNG FORCE works to mobilize individuals across the |
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nation in the fight against lung cancer; the group is committed to a |
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comprehensive approach that encompasses advocacy, prevention, |
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early detection, research, and support; and |
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WHEREAS, Increased public awareness is a powerful weapon in |
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the fight against lung cancer, and Lung Cancer Action Week serves to |
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educate citizens about the importance of early intervention and |
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treatment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize the second week of May as Lung Cancer |
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Action Week and encourage all Texans to learn more about the |
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disease. |
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Campos |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 1477 was adopted by the House on May |
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19, 2023, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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