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115TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 819 

Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the American Association for Cancer 

Research, the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated 

to the conquest of cancer. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

APRIL 11, 2018 

Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. MEEHAN, and Mr. COSTELLO

of Pennsylvania) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 

to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the American Association for Cancer Research, the world’s first and largest 

professional organization dedicated to the conquest of 

cancer. 

Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research 

(AACR) was founded on May 7, 1907, by eleven distinguished scientists and physicians and held its first scientific meeting on November 15, 1907; 

Whereas the mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure all 

cancers through research, education, communication, collaboration, funding for cancer research, and advocacy; 

Whereas in the last 110 years, the AACR has grown from a 

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verse membership of over 40,000 laboratory, 

translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in the United States, as well as 119 other 

countries and territories around the world; 

Whereas the AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise 

of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the 

prevention, biology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by 

annually convening more than 30 scientific conferences 

and educational workshops, the largest of which is the 

AACR Annual Meeting with about 22,000 attendees; 

Whereas the membership of the AACR, which has included 

62 Nobel Laureates, has made groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed our understanding of cancer 

and improved the outlook and quality of life for cancer 

patients; 

Whereas the AACR publishes eight prestigious, peer-reviewed 

scientific journals; a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers; a publication for the public 

describing advances in cancer research; and a publication 

that informs the public about cancer and the value of 

cancer research and how it improves public health; 

Whereas the AACR, through the work of the AACR Foundation, funds meritorious research directly as well as in 

partnership with numerous cancer organizations, providing expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential 

for near-term patient benefit; and 

Whereas the AACR actively communicates with legislators 

and other policymakers about the importance of cancer 


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research and related biomedical science in saving lives 

from cancer: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the 110th anniversary of the 

3 American Association for Cancer Research; and 

4 (2) expresses confidence that the AACR will 

5 honor its distinguished history through continuing to 

6 advance scientific progress in the fight against can7 cer; leading and supporting effective collaborations; 

8 disseminating research discoveries, including 

9 groundbreaking studies that are transforming our 

10 understanding of cancer and leading to life-saving 

11 treatments; training the next generation of cancer 

12 researchers; and advocating for robust, sustained, 

13 and predictable annual funding increases for re14 search that will improve the lives of the millions of 

15 cancer patients and survivors throughout the world. 

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