Bill Text: MI SR0211 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to declare September 2016 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)
Status: (Passed) 2016-09-21 - Adopted [SR0211 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-SR0211-Enrolled.html
SR211, As Adopted by Senate, September 21, 2016
Senator Proos offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 211.
A resolution to declare September 2016 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Whereas, Thousands of children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with pediatric cancer every year; and
Whereas, Children’s cancer affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups; and
Whereas, Over the past few years, we have made great strides in the fight against pediatric cancer. With significant advances in treatment over the last 30 years, the combined 5-year survival rate for children with cancer increased by more than 20 percentage points; and
Whereas, Cancer is still the leading cause of death by disease for American children, despite significant advances in treatment that have resulted in a cure or long-term remission for a substantial proportion of children with cancer; 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 the children who suffer from this illness; and
Whereas, the ability of many such 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 Senate, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2016 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 that opportunity and recognize all who commit themselves to advancing toward the goal of a cancer-free world.
