Bill Text: MS SC577 | 2020 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Declare the month of October as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 5-0)
Status: (Passed) 2020-06-28 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC577 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2020-SC577-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2020 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Kirby, Blackwell, Branning, McDaniel, Seymour
Senate Concurrent Resolution 577
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 AS METASTATIC BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.
WHEREAS, breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer found in women in the United States, and one in eight women born today in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime; and
WHEREAS, approximately 6% of newly diagnosed breast cancer cases are diagnosed as metastatic breast cancer, and it is estimated that 30% of early stage breast cancer cases will become metastatic or recurrent advanced cases; and
WHEREAS, educating the public regarding the information, support, treatments, and coping methods available can help those living with the disease, as well as friends and family members, through a very difficult time; and
WHEREAS, the Mississippi Legislature is dedicated to protecting the health of the residents of this state and supporting the fight against metastatic breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, declaring the month of October 2020 as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month" will bring attention to the information, support, coping methods and treatment strategies available to help those living with the disease and their families, which enhances the health and well-being of the great residents of the State of Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to bring awareness to health concerns that negatively affect the lives of our citizens, and to promote the dissemination of information to improve the lives of our citizens:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby declare the month of October 2020 as "Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Month" to promote education on the subject and enhance the well-being of the citizens of this state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be furnished to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
