SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 241
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the American Cancer Society and Texans across the state in
recognizing February 26, 2019, as American Cancer Society Cancer
Action Network Day at the Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society was established in
1913 with the goal of raising public awareness of the disease;
through the years, the organization has focused heavily on
research, and nearly every major breakthrough for the last 70
years has been made by scientists funded by the society; in the
1960s, the society was instrumental in confirming the validity of
the Surgeon General's report on the link between smoking and
cancer; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
is a volunteer-driven organization that works to reduce cancer
rates by funding grassroots, lobbying, and media campaigns and by
promoting the use of early detection programs; and
WHEREAS, Great strides have been made in cancer prevention
and research, and countless lives have been saved by the efforts of
hardworking health care providers, yet it is estimated that more
than 1.7 million people in the country, including more than 124,000
Texans, will receive a cancer diagnosis this year alone; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
continues to play a vital role in helping to inform Texans about
cancer prevention strategies and services, and it is truly
fitting that a day be set aside to pay tribute to its volunteers
and their exemplary achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend the volunteers of the American
Cancer Society Cancer Action Network on their commitment to
reducing the incidence of cancer and extend to them best wishes
for a productive American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of this special occasion.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate