Bill Text: CA ACR166 | 2019-2020 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-02-14 - Referred to Com. on RLS. [ACR166 Detail]

Download: California-2019-ACR166-Introduced.html

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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2019–2020 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Concurrent Resolution

No. 166

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Introduced by Assembly Member Fong

February 11, 2020

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Relative to Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

ACR 166, as introduced, Fong. Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.

This measure would designate the month of September 2020 as Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.

Digest Key

Fiscal Committee: NO  

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Bill Text

WHEREAS, Blood cancers currently afflict more than 1,399,180 Americans, with an estimated 176,200 new cases diagnosed each year; and

WHEREAS, Leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma will kill an estimated 56,770 people in the United States this year; and

WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, through voluntary contributions, is dedicated to finding cures for these diseases through research efforts and the support of those that suffer from these diseases; and

WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society maintains seven chapters in the State of California to support patients with these diseases and their family members; and

WHEREAS, The State of California is similarly committed to the eradication of these diseases and supports the treatment of its citizens that suffer from them; and

WHEREAS, The State of California encourages efforts to enhance research funding and education programs that address these diseases; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in designating the month of September 2020 as “Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month,” in order to enhance the understanding of blood-related cancers and to encourage participation in voluntary activities to support education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure for them; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the Governor of the State of California and to the author for appropriate distribution.