SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 483
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Testicular Cancer Foundation for its work on
raising awareness of testicular cancer and emphasizing the
importance of early and regular screenings for the disease; and
WHEREAS, Testicular cancer is most common in young or
middle-aged men between the ages of 15 and 35; each year, nearly
9,000 new cases occur in the United States, and approximately 380
men in the United States die from the disease; and
WHEREAS, When the presence of testicular cancer is
restricted to the testicle, a single surgical procedure can
usually treat the disease fully, but if the cancer has spread to
additional tissue, patients often face extensive treatments
including chemotherapy and radiation; like many diseases, early
detection can be key to a successful outcome; and
WHEREAS, Since 2009, the Testicular Cancer Foundation has
provided education and support to young men and has helped raise
awareness of the disease by stressing the need for regular
self-examinations; and
WHEREAS, The foundation has gained attention for creating
shower cards that depict clear and simple steps for a self-check
examination, and between 2012 and 2014, more than 40,000
potentially lifesaving cards were distributed; and
WHEREAS, The Testicular Cancer Foundation is committed to
providing accurate, factual, and encouraging information about
testicular cancer, and all those who work to promote its mission
are indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the staff and leadership of the
Testicular Cancer Foundation and declare the month of April as
Testicular Cancer Month in Texas; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the foundation as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 1, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate