SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize February 4, 2009, as the second Susan G. Komen for the
Cure Advocacy Day in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed
cancer among women in the United States; every three minutes, a
woman is diagnosed with the disease; in 2008, it was expected
that approximately 185,000 new cases of breast cancer would be
diagnosed in women, and some 41,000 women would die from the
disease; it was also expected that almost 2,000 cases would be
diagnosed in men; and
WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, Susan G. Komen for the
Cure has played a major role in raising awareness about breast
cancer through its support of research, education, and treatment
programs, which have led to increased early detection and greater
survival rates; and
WHEREAS, With more than 100,000 survivors and activists as
supporters, the Komen Affiliate Network is the nation's largest
private funder of community-based breast health education and
breast cancer screening and treatment programs; and
WHEREAS, Breast cancer touches the lives of thousands in
the Lone Star State, and Komen for the Cure is to be commended for
the vision, passion, and tenacity it brings to its vital mission;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby recognize February 4, 2009, as the second
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Texas and extend to
all those associated with Komen for the Cure sincere appreciation
for their commitment to such an important cause; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate