SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 318
WHEREAS, Over the next decade, an estimated 1.5 million men
and women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer, yet thousands
of lives can be saved by effective preventive measures; and
WHEREAS, Most colon cancers arise from slow-growing
adenomatous polyps that usually produce no symptoms in the early
stages; removing polyps can prevent cancer from forming, and most
colon cancers can be cured if detected and treated early; and
WHEREAS, Medical technology exists that will detect colon
polyps and early-stage cancer before symptoms are present, a
window of opportunity when curative treatments have the highest
success rates; and
WHEREAS, The American Cancer Society recommends that all
men and women of normal health begin preventive screenings for
colon polyps and colorectal cancer at the age of 50, or sooner if
there is a family history of colon disorders; and
WHEREAS, Initiatives are underway in Lubbock, across the
South Plains region, and throughout the state to highlight the
importance of colorectal cancer awareness, and citizens are
urged to take the opportunity in 2019 to discuss appropriate
screening options with their health care providers; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby commend all who are working to raise
awareness about colorectal cancer and its prevention and extend
to them best wishes for continued success in their outreach
efforts in 2019; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of these important efforts.
Perry
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate