SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 309
WHEREAS, The KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation is
dedicated to saving women's lives in Texas and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Known as a "silent killer," ovarian cancer has a
high mortality rate because it is often diagnosed too late in its
progression; the disease rarely causes any symptoms in its early
stages, and advanced-stage ovarian cancer may cause few and
nonspecific symptoms that are often mistaken for more common,
benign conditions; and
WHEREAS, The KK125 Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation was
established in January 2014 to promote the prevention and early
detection of ovarian cancer; it raises funds for research and
educates the public about "compassionate use" of safe but
experimental drugs by terminal patients when traditional
treatments have failed them; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the foundation has
contributed $50,000 to The University of Texas M. D. Anderson
Cancer Center for research aimed at improving the CA125 blood
test, a promising diagnostic tool; moreover, it has advocated
powerfully for compassionate use, and it is working with the
American Bar Association to instruct attorneys in ways to assist
terminally ill clients seeking compassionate use access to
treatments; and
WHEREAS, The foundation sponsored a booth at the annual
Texas Conference for Women to share information about ovarian
cancer and engage Texans on a grassroots level; in addition, it
has created a speaker's bureau of volunteers trained to address
civic, social, and professional groups about the foundation's
initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Through its vital endeavors, the KK125 Ovarian
Cancer Research Foundation is raising awareness about a deadly
disease and contributing to the advancement of medical
knowledge, and it is indeed fitting to honor this noteworthy
organization; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the work of the KK125 Ovarian Cancer
Research Foundation and call on all Texans to learn more about
ovarian cancer and its detection and treatment; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Bettencourt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 3, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate