Bill Text: TX SR247 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Proclaiming March 4, 2015, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-02-23 - Reported enrolled [SR247 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-SR247-Enrolled.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 247
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and its
dedicated volunteers for their exceptional efforts to reduce the
occurrence of cancer in our state; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, there were over 1.6 million new cancer
cases in the United States; nearly 116,000 new cases were
diagnosed in Texas; that same year, more than 585,000 Americans,
including 38,000 Texans, lost their lives to the disease; and
WHEREAS, Among men, prostate cancer is the most common
diagnosis, and breast cancer is the leading diagnosis for women;
fortunately, investment in cancer research has paid impressive
dividends and has helped to save thousands of lives; and
WHEREAS, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
volunteers work diligently to reduce cancer rates by funding
grassroots, lobbying, and media campaigns and advocating for
early detection programs; they engage local communities and
motivate leaders across the state to take proactive steps to
fight against cancer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby commend the volunteers of the American
Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and proclaim March 4, 2015,
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day at the Texas
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 23, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate