Bill Text: MI SR0104 | 2011-2012 | 96th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution recognizing February 4, 2012, as Cancer Prevention Day.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-12-14 - Adopted [SR0104 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2011-SR0104-Enrolled.html
SR-104, As Adopted by Senate,
Senators Johnson, Booher, Casperson, Bieda, Brandenburg, Gregory, Jansen, Young, Richardville and Hansen offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 104.
A resolution recognizing February 4, 2012, as Cancer Prevention Day.
Whereas, Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; and
Whereas, The disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States, and in 2010, there were approximately 55,660 new cancer cases in the state of Michigan; and
Whereas, By the end of 2011, the American Cancer Society estimates that 1,596,670 new cases will be diagnosed across the country; and
Whereas, More than 1,500 cancer-related deaths per day are expected throughout the year for a total of approximately 571,950; and
Whereas, The Legislature recognizes the efforts of the Less Cancer Campaign which works to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with our friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the members of the Michigan congressional delegation and the leaders of the legislative majority and minority parties in the legislatures of each of the fifty United States of America.
