TITLE: Recognizing the Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Campaign sponsored by the Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Campaign sponsored by the Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force.

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WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for men and women in the United States, and the efforts of the Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force to bring attention to this serious health issue are truly commendable; and WHEREAS, In 2011, the most recent year for which data is available, more than 135,000 Americans were diagnosed with colorectal cancer, and over 51,000 lives were claimed by the disease; and WHEREAS, Proper screening and early detection and treatment are vitally important in averting illness and death from this type of cancer; statistics show that patients who receive treatment for colon cancer in its early stages have a survival rate greater than 90 percent; and WHEREAS, Since the vast majority of colorectal cancers are diagnosed in people over 50 years of age, it is critical to increase public awareness among older individuals of the lifesaving benefits of colon screening; and WHEREAS, In the past 15 years, the Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Campaign sponsored by the Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force has made significant strides in promoting timely screening and treatment for this deadly disease; and WHEREAS, The dedicated work of the task force has played an essential role in the fight against colorectal cancer, and the organization is indeed deserving of recognition for the assistance it has provided to area residents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Lubbock and South Plains Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force for its Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Awareness Campaign and encourage all citizens to be mindful of the steps they can take to protect their health; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the task force as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 575 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House