ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 39	By:	Eason McIntyre, Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Ballenger, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Ellis, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Halligan, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Mike), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, Myers, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Russell, Schulz, Sparks, Stanislawski, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick

A Resolution recognizing the importance of breast cancer awareness; designating April 21, 2009, “Breast Cancer Awareness Day”; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, one in every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.  Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women ages 15 to 54.  More than 11,000 young women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.  For more than 1,000 of these women, the disease is fatal.  More than 250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer are under the age of 40; and

WHEREAS, men as well as women are at risk for breast cancer and need to be educated about their risks.  Education is important because early detection is sometimes the only way to save lives; and

WHEREAS, many Oklahoma grassroots organizations, support groups and clinics are providing support, education, and treatment for men and women affected by breast cancer; and

WHEREAS, this April marks the 25th anniversary of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate recognizes the importance of breast cancer awareness and education for all men and women.

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate designates April 21, 2009, “Breast Cancer Awareness Day” in the State of Oklahoma.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Judi Grove of Breast Impressions, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma; and the Central Oklahoma Affiliate and the Tulsa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Adopted by the Senate the 21st day of April, 2009.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate