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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action |
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Network are visiting the State Capitol on February 26, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2025, experts estimate there will be over 2 |
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million new cancer cases in the United States, including more than |
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150,000 in Texas; the disease is expected to claim the lives of over |
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618,000 Americans, including more than 45,000 Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Among men, prostate cancer is the most common |
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diagnosis, while breast cancer is the leading diagnosis for women; |
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fortunately, investment in cancer research has paid impressive |
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dividends, helping to save thousands of lives; and |
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WHEREAS, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network |
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volunteers work diligently to reduce cancer rates as champions of |
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early detection programs; in addition, they sponsor media |
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campaigns, grassroots engagement efforts in local communities, and |
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other forms of advocacy; they encourage leaders across the state to |
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be proactive in adopting measures that can lower the incidence of |
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the disease; and |
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WHEREAS, Through their dedication to the mission of the |
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American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the organization's |
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staff and volunteers are making vital contributions in behalf of |
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the millions of families searching for cures; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as American Cancer Society |
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Cancer Action Network Day at the State Capitol and extend to the |
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members of the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for |
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continued success in their important endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas Senate. |