Bill Text: MI SR0129 | 2017-2018 | 99th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing February 4, 2018, as Cancer Prevention Day.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2018-02-14 - Adopted [SR0129 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2017-SR0129-Enrolled.html
SR129, As Adopted by Senate, February 14, 2018
Senators Johnson and Conyers offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 129.
A resolution recognizing February 4, 2018, as Cancer Prevention Day.
Whereas, Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; and
Whereas, This disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States, and in Michigan, statistics show nearly 454 out of 100,000 citizens are diagnosed with cancer yearly; and
Whereas, More than 1,600 cancer-related deaths are expected nationwide per day, and in 2014, there were approximately 59,020 new cancer cases in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, About 1.6 million new cancer cases were estimated to be diagnosed nationwide in 2016, with 595,690 Americans estimated to die of cancer; and
Whereas, It is understood that early detection and prevention of cancer leads to healthier individuals, less heartache, and more cost-effective health care; and
Whereas, The Michigan Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Less Cancer Campaign which works to raise awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize February 4, 2018, as Cancer Prevention Day, while also recognizing the devastating effect cancer has on families and seeking to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with our friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Michigan congressional delegation, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the President and First Lady of the United States of America.
