[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 115 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 115

   Expressing the support of the Congress for activities to increase 
          public awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 25, 1999

  Mr. Forbes submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
                 referred to the Committee on Commerce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the support of the Congress for activities to increase 
          public awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer.

Whereas 8,000 to 10,000 children are diagnosed and approximately 1,700 die from 
        cancer each year making cancer the chief cause of death by disease of 
        children under 15 in the United States;
Whereas the number of children diagnosed with cancer each year has risen from 12 
        per 100,000 in the 1970s to 14 per 100,000 today;
Whereas early detection and treatment can greatly increase the chances of 
        survival;
Whereas cancer in children is often difficult to recognize and parents should be 
        alert to any unusual symptoms; and
Whereas the President and the Federal Government should take a leadership role 
        in educating the public about the potential dangers of pediatric cancer: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) supports efforts by national, State, and local 
        entities, both public and private, to heighten public awareness 
        of the dangers of pediatric cancer and the importance of 
        regular medical examinations for children; and
            (2) encourages Federal agencies and departments to actively 
        support efforts, both public and private, to increase public 
        awareness of the dangers of pediatric cancer and the importance 
        of regular medical examinations for children.
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