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

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

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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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 23, 2015.