[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 264 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         July 30, 1999.
Whereas Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with advanced testicular cancer in 1996 
        and given a less than 50 percent chance of survival by doctors;
Whereas testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between 15 
        and 35 years old;
Whereas Lance Armstrong has established the Lance Armstrong Foundation, devoted 
        to fighting cancer through awareness, education, and research;
Whereas Lance Armstrong has made one of the most memorable comebacks in sports 
        history;
Whereas the Tour de France is one of the most physically demanding endurance 
        sporting events in the world; and
Whereas Lance Armstrong has honored the Nation with his courageous performance 
        by winning the Tour de France: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Lance Armstrong on his spectacular performance, 
        winning the 1999 Tour de France; and
            (2) recognizes the contribution Lance Armstrong's perseverance has 
        made to inspire those fighting cancer and survivors of cancer around the 
        world.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.