H.R. No. 478
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and
this observance offers a fitting opportunity to honor the Lubbock
and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force for its work in
educating the public about the lifesaving importance of early
detection and screening for colorectal cancer; and
WHEREAS, Over the next 10 years, an estimated 1.5 million
American men and women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer,
and as many as 600,000 of them will die from the disease if
preventative measures are not effectively implemented; and
WHEREAS, Most colorectal cancers can be prevented by removing
precancerous polyps from the colon; because polyps and colon
cancers in their early stages typically produce no symptoms, it is
important to be proactive and take advantage of screenings and
early detection technology; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society recommends that all men
and women of normal health start preventative screenings for
colorectal cancer at the age of 50, and individuals with a family
history of colon polyps or cancer are advised to begin even sooner;
and
WHEREAS, The Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention
Task Force has been leading the fight against colorectal cancer in
the region since 2001, and through its efforts, a growing number of
at-risk individuals have received screenings; in 2019, the task
force is placing a special year-long emphasis on rallying even
greater support for colon cancer awareness and prevention; this
initiative will help the area to meet the American Cancer Society's
call to increase colon screening rates to 85 percent of the target
age group by the year 2020; and
WHEREAS, The Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention
Task Force is performing a vital public service by helping to ensure
that more cases of colorectal cancer are treated and cured as early
as possible, and the members of the organization are to be commended
for the dedication they are bringing to this crucial endeavor; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Lubbock and South Plains Colon
Cancer Prevention Task Force for its accomplishments in advancing
colorectal cancer prevention and awareness and extend to its
members sincere best wishes for continued success with their
important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the task force as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 478 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House