H.R. No. 470
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Colorectal Cancer Prevention Awareness Month is
  being observed in March 2023 to highlight the lifesaving importance
  of screening and early detection for colorectal cancer; and
         WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of
  cancer deaths overall; the American Cancer Society estimates that
  more than 153,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal
  cancer and over 52,000 Americans will lose their lives to the
  disease in 2023; and
         WHEREAS, The chance of developing colorectal cancer
  increases with age, with nearly 90 percent of new cases diagnosed in
  adults 50 years of age or older; people are also at higher risk of
  getting the disease if they have an inherited disorder such as Lynch
  syndrome, type 2 diabetes, a family history of colorectal cancer or
  adenomatous polyps, or a personal history of certain conditions
  such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease; and
         WHEREAS, Screening can prevent colon cancer by detecting
  precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer; it can also help
  gastroenterologists detect cancer early, when it is in a more
  treatable stage; in addition to preventative screenings, people can
  adopt certain lifestyle practices, which include maintaining a
  healthy weight, being physically active, and avoiding alcohol and
  smoking, that have been shown to help protect against this disease;
  and
         WHEREAS, Among the organizations working to improve the care
  of patients with colorectal cancer in this state is the Texas
  Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, a statewide
  professional association that advocated for the passage of a 2021
  State Senate bill to provide coverage for colorectal cancer
  screenings; and
         WHEREAS, Colorectal Cancer Prevention Awareness Month serves
  to educate Texans about the actions they can take to reduce the
  risks associated with colorectal cancer, and those who are taking
  part in this worthwhile endeavor are to be commended for their
  efforts; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 2023 as Colorectal Cancer
  Prevention Awareness Month and honor the Texas Society for
  Gastroenterology and Endoscopy for helping to advance the goals of
  this lifesaving campaign; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Johnson of Dallas
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 470 was adopted by the House on March
  7, 2023, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House