Bill Text: MI SR0100 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: A resolution designating October 2015 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 27-11)

Status: (Passed) 2015-10-06 - Entire Membership Of The Senate And Lieutenant Governor Named Co-sponsors [SR0100 Detail]

Download: Michigan-2015-SR0100-Enrolled.html

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SR-100, As Adopted by Senate, October 6, 2015

 

 

            Senator O'Brien offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 100.

            A resolution designating October 2015 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

            Whereas, The National Cancer Institute estimates that a woman in the United States has a 1 in 8 chance of developing invasive breast cancer during her lifetime; and

            Whereas, Excluding cancers of the skin, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women, accounting for more than 1 in 4 cancers; and

            Whereas, Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in Michigan; and

            Whereas, Breast cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S.; and

            Whereas, All women are at risk for breast cancer; and  

            Whereas, Since the inception of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1985, mammography use across America has doubled, and breast cancer death rates have declined; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That we join together in recognizing October 2015 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That the members of this legislative body urge all Michiganders to use this month as an opportunity to educate themselves about breast cancer, and take proactive steps to reduce their risk and get appropriate screening; and be it further

            Resolved, That we stand in full support of those currently battling this serious disease; and be it further

            Resolved, That we offer sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones to breast cancer; and be it further

            Resolved, That we congratulate those who have won their fight with breast cancer; and be it further

            Resolved, That we support all those making efforts to diagnose, research, and treat breast cancer across the state of Michigan; and be it further

            Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to Susan G. Komen^® Michigan and the American Cancer Society.