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Senate Resolution 34
By: Senators Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the 1st, Hufstetler of the 52nd, Davenport
of the 44th and Merritt of the 9th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 7, 2023, as Skin Cancer Awareness Day at the state capitol; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, melanoma and other skin cancers are one of the most preventable, yet fatal,3
forms of cancer, accounting for more than 50 percent of all cancers combined, including4
breast, lung, and prostate cancer; and5
WHEREAS, one American dies of melanoma every 67 minutes, and the estimated total6
direct annual cost of melanoma treatment exceeds $290 million; and7
WHEREAS, it is reported that of the one million newly diagnosed cases of melanoma and8
other skin cancers each year, an estimated 10,710 people will die; and9
WHEREAS, the objectives of the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic10
Surgery are to promote the highest possible standards of clinical practice, education, and11
research in dermatologic medicine and surgery and related disciplines; to promote the public12
interest relating to dermatology; to advocate on behalf of dermatology and high-quality13
patient care; and to provide a forum for the discussion of medical and practice related14
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WHEREAS, the Atlanta Dermatological Association is an association of dermatologists
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practicing in the greater Atlanta area, dedicated to promoting the highest possible standards17
of clinical practice, education, and research in dermatologic medicine, surgery, and related18
disciplines while promoting the public interest relating to dermatology and providing a forum19
for the discussion of medical and practice related problems; and20
WHEREAS, the mission of the Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation is to create21
public awareness of the dangers of excessive or unprotected direct exposure to the sun or22
both and to educate people about preventive safety measures to avoid or lessen the chances23
of developing melanoma or one of the other preventable skin cancers; and24
WHEREAS, it is necessary to encourage public awareness of the dangers of excessive or25
unprotected direct exposure to the sun and to educate people about preventive safety26
measures to avoid or lessen the chances of developing melanoma or one of the other27
preventable skin cancers while still being able to safely enjoy outdoor activities.28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body29
encourage all Georgians to have a greater awareness of the risks of skin cancer and the need30
for early diagnosis of skin cancer and recognize February 7, 2023, as Skin Cancer Awareness31
Day at the state capitol.32
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed33
to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Georgia Society34
of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, the Atlanta Dermatological Association, and the35
Skin Cancer Awareness Network Foundation.36