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House Resolution 1
A resolution designating November 2024 as "Pancreatic 2
Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida. 3
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WHEREAS, of all major cancers, pancreatic cancer has the 5
highest mortality rate and is currently the third leading cause 6
of cancer-related death in the United States, and 7
WHEREAS, organizations across the country host events and 8
display purple ribbons in observance of National Pancreatic 9
Cancer Awareness Month, uniting persons from many different 10
backgrounds and cultures to further the goal of raising 11
awareness of those suffering from pancreatic cancer, informing 12
the public about warning signs of the disease, and advocating 13
for increased funding for continued research i n the fight 14
against pancreatic cancer, and 15
WHEREAS, in 2023, approximately 64,050 people were 16
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the United States, and of 17
these, 4,800 were Florida residents, and 18
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer diagnoses are rising faster 19
among younger women, especially Black women, than among men of 20
the same age, and 21
WHEREAS, those whose lives have been impacted by pancreatic 22
cancer, including patients actively battling the disease, 23
pancreatic cancer survivors, persons who have died of panc reatic 24
cancer, their families and loved ones, and the many clinicians, 25
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health care providers, researchers, and caregivers who are 26
dedicated to serving and improving the lives of those with 27
pancreatic cancer are recognized for their strength, 28
perseverance, and dedication, NOW, THEREFORE, 29
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Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of 31
Florida: 32
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That November 2024 is designated as "Pancreatic Cancer 34
Awareness Month" in the State of Florida. 35