Bill Text: MI SR0080 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A resolution designating October 2011 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 9-5)

Status: (Passed) 2011-10-05 - Adopted [SR0080 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2011-SR0080-Enrolled.html

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SR-80, As Adopted by Senate, October 5, 2011

 

 

            Senator Anderson offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 80.

            A resolution designating October 2011 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

            Whereas, The National Cancer Institute estimates that a woman in the United States has a 1 in 8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer during her lifetime; and

            Whereas, Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women, accounting for more than 1 in 4 cancers; and

            Whereas, Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in Michigan. In 2010, there were 7,340 new cases of breast cancer in Michigan; and

            Whereas, Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. It is estimated that 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the U.S. in 2011; and

            Whereas, All women are at risk for breast cancer; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we join together in recognizing October 2011 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That the members of this legislative body urge all Michiganians to use this month as an opportunity to educate themselves about breast cancer and take proactive steps to reduce their risk and get appropriate screening; and be it further

            Resolved, That we stand in full support of those currently battling this serious disease; and be it further

            Resolved, That we offer the sincerest of condolences to those who have lost loved ones to breast cancer; and be it further

            Resolved, That we congratulate those who have won their fight with breast cancer; and be it further

            Resolved, That we support all those making efforts to diagnose, research, and treat breast cancer across Michigan.