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2023 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTIO N 79
October 16, 2023 - Introduced by Senators H ESSELBEIN, ROYS, AGARD,
CABRAL-GUEVARA, TAYLOR, BALLWEG, COWLES, L. JOHNSON and SPREITZER,
cosponsored by Representatives JOERS, VINING, DRAKE, EMERSON, BARE,
RATCLIFF, SINICKI, SUBECK, SHELTON, MURSAU, BALDEH, OHNSTAD, MURPHY,
CONLEY, BINSFELD, CABRERA, CONSIDINE, PALMERI, C. ANDERSON and
SHANKLAND. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
Relating to: proclaiming November 2023 to be Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
Month.
Whereas, this year, an estimated 64,050 adults in the United States will be
diagnosed with pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas, it is estimated that 50,550 deaths from this disease will occur this
year; and
Whereas, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women and
the ninth most common cancer in men; and
Whereas, this year, it is estimated that there will be 1,020 deaths from
pancreatic cancer in Wisconsin; and
Whereas, in 2023, pancreatic cancer may be the third-leading cause of cancer
deaths in the United States and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in
Wisconsin; and
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Whereas, the good health and well-being of the residents of Wisconsin are
enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and
research in early detection, causes, and effective treatments; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
Legislature proclaims November 2023 to be Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
and encourages all citizens to increase awareness of, education for, and services for
pancreatic cancer in Wisconsin.
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