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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 60th Legislature (2025)
SENATE
RESOLUTION 17 By: Stanley
AS INTRODUCED
A Resolution designating the second week in May as
Lung Cancer Action Week .
WHEREAS, since 2014, the American Lung Assoc iation’s LUNG FORCE
initiative has been working to ensure that fewer people are
diagnosed with lung cancer and that those living with the disease
live longer; and
WHEREAS, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths; and
WHEREAS, lung cancer screenin g saves lives, and advocacy and
increased awareness will result in more high -risk individuals
getting screened; and
WHEREAS, in Oklahoma, only 9% of those at high risk receive a
lung cancer screening; and
WHEREAS, public support for research funding will r esult in new
treatments and better methods of early detection; and
WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is a national initiative led by the American
Lung Association to defeat lung cancer .
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma State Senate hereby designates the second week
in May as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout the state and
encourages all residents of Oklahoma to learn more about lung
cancer, risk factors , and early detection and to take action.
60-1-2075 KC 4/25/2025 11:19:04 AM