Bill Text: WV SR41 | 2019 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Recognizing WV Kids Cancer Crusaders for dedication and commitment
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-3)
Status: (Passed) 2019-02-13 - Completed legislative action [SR41 Detail]
Download: West_Virginia-2019-SR41-Introduced.html
SENATE RESOLUTION 41
(By Senators Jeffries, Lindsay, Ihlenfeld, Beach, Plymale, Stollings, Baldwin, Cline, Swope, Prezioso, and Maroney)
[Introduced February 13, 2019]
Recognizing the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders for their dedication and commitment to fighting childhood cancer.
Whereas, Cancer is the number one cause of death by disease among children, and around 35 percent of children diagnosed with cancer will die within 30 years of diagnosis; and
Whereas, More than 95 percent of childhood cancer survivors will have a significant health-related issue by the time they are 45 years of age; these health-related issues are side-effects of either the cancer, or more commonly, the result of its treatment; and
Whereas, The incidence of childhood cancer is on the increase, averaging 0.6 percent per year since the mid-1970s, resulting in an overall increase of 24 percent over the last 40 years; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders are a community of children, families, individuals, organizations, medical professionals, and caregivers with interest in creating awareness, advocating, and providing support and resources for all those West Virginians affected by young adult, adolescence, and childhood cancer; and
Whereas, Since 2014, the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders have helped over 200 families across the state financially; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders bring awareness to their cause by declaring September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor and remember children and families affected by cancer, and help rally support to give kids with cancer better outcomes by supporting ground-breaking research; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders advocate for their cause through the legislative process, working on legislation to benefit the childhood cancer community, including passage of Senate Bill 590, which passed the West Virginia Legislature in 2018, and created the Cure Childhood Cancer license plate; and
Whereas, The West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders partner with hospitals in the state through support of programs and provide gift cards for families; and
Whereas, Under the leadership and guidance of Kelly Wymer, the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to unite and fight childhood cancer; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders for their dedication and commitment to fighting childhood cancer; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders for the compassionate work they do; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the West Virginia Kids Cancer Crusaders.
