Bill Text: MI HR0152 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-4)
Status: (Passed) 2021-09-14 - Adopted [HR0152 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0152-Enrolled.html
house resolution no.152
Reps. Green, Aiyash, Allor, Bezotte, Brabec, Breen, Calley, Tyrone Carter, Cavanagh, Cherry, Clemente, Garza, Haadsma, Hope, Lasinski, Liberati, Morse, Pohutsky, Rabhi, Rogers, Sabo, Sneller, Steenland, Stone, Thanedar, Weiss, Witwer and Young offered the following resolution:
A resolution to declare September 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.
Whereas, In the United States it is estimated that 15,590 children and adolescents ages 0 to 19 will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,780 will die of the disease during 2021; and
Whereas, Children’s cancer affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups; and
Whereas, Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease past infancy for U.S. children; and
Whereas, Great strides have been made since the mid-1970s in the fight against pediatric cancer. Because of major treatment advances in recent decades, more than 80 percent of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more; and
Whereas, Increased awareness, support, and study may help to further improve these statistics and further protect our children from these serious diseases; and
Whereas, We should renew our commitment to curing childhood cancer and offer our support to the brave young people who are fighting this disease; and
Whereas, To honor the memory of every young person lost to cancer, we must unite behind improved treatment, advanced research, and brighter futures for young people everywhere; and
Whereas, We also recognize the amazing strength of the families of children who suffer from this illness; and
Whereas, The ability of many families to turn their grief into positive action for other children who have been diagnosed with cancer is truly inspirational; and
Whereas, All children deserve the chance to dream, discover, and realize their full potential; now, therefore be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2021 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan, and be it further
Resolved, That this month, and every month, we extend our support to young people fighting for their future opportunities and recognize all who commit themselves to advancing toward the goal of a cancer-free world.