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1		-	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 198
	1	+	2025S0148-1 02/27/25
	2	+	By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 198
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	7	+	SENATE RESOLUTION
2	8		WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
3	9		join the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and
4	10		health care professionals nationwide in observing March of 2025
5	11		as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and
6	12		WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of
7	13		cancer-related deaths in the United States; a number of
8	14		hereditary and preexisting health conditions can increase a
9	15		person's chance of developing this type of cancer, and early and
10	16		routine screening has proven to detect abnormalities and address
11	17		related issues effectively; and
12	18		WHEREAS, Screening can help gastroenterologists identify
13	19		precancerous polyps when they are in a more treatable stage and
14	20		before they become cancerous; medical professionals also strive
15	21		to promote awareness and prevention by recommending certain
16	22		lifestyle practices that have been shown to reduce risk and help
17	23		protect against this disease; and
18	24		WHEREAS, Among the organizations working to increase
19	25		prevention and improve the care of patients with colorectal
20	26		cancer is the Texas Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, a
21	27		statewide professional association dedicated to providing
22	28		high-quality medical education and advocating on behalf of
23	29		patients and health care providers; this exemplary group has
24	30		helped to enhance patient care by supporting the successful
25	31		passage of a statewide colorectal cancer screening mandate and by
26	32		creating the Colorectal Cancer Treatment Initiative to increase
27	33		access to preventive measures for underserved Texans; and
28	34		WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Society of Gastroenterology
29	35		and Endoscopy are gathering at the State Capitol on March 4,
30	36		2025, for a day of legislative advocacy and to demonstrate their
31	37		support for policies that advance innovations in digestive
32	38		health sciences and ensure all Texans have access to lifesaving
33	39		cancer screenings; the members of the society and all those
34	40		taking part in this worthwhile endeavor are truly deserving of
35	41		special recognition for their contributions to the improvement
36	42		of health care in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
37	43		RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
38	44		Legislature, hereby recognize March of 2025 as Colorectal Cancer
39	45		Awareness Month and commend the members of the Texas Society of
40	46		Gastroenterology and Endoscopy for their exemplary efforts on
41	47		behalf of patients and medical workers in Texas and across the
42	48		nation; and, be it further
43	49		RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
44	50		the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas
45	51		Senate.
46		-	Eckhardt, Campbell, Parker, Zaffirini
47		-	____________________________________________________________
48		-	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
49		-	____________________________________________________________
50		-	Member, Texas Senate Member, Texas Senate
51		-	______________________________
52		-	President of the Senate
53		-	I hereby certify that the
54		-	above Resolution was adopted by
55		-	the Senate on March 4, 2025.
56		-	______________________________
57		-	Secretary of the Senate