[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 108 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 108

 Designating the month of March, 2000, as ``National Colorectal Cancer 
                           Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 26, 1999

  Mr. Breaux (for himself, Mr. Murkowski, Mr. Mack, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. 
   Murray, Mr. Lautenberg, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Helms, Mr. Torricelli, Ms. 
 Landrieu, Ms. Collins, Mr. Reid, Mr. Shelby, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Hollings, 
Mr. Warner, Mr. Robb, Mr. Roth, Mr. Hagel, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Grassley, 
Mr. Schumer, Mr. Voinovich, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Dodd, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. 
 Gorton, Mr. DeWine, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Ashcroft, Mr. Abraham, 
   Mr. Cochran, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Bond, Mr. Nickles, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. 
     Stevens, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Graham) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                           November 19, 1999

        Committee discharged; considered, amended, and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating the month of March, 2000, as ``National Colorectal Cancer 
                           Awareness Month''.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the 
        United States;
Whereas it is estimated that in 1999, physicians will diagnose 129,400 new cases 
        of colorectal cancer in the United States;
Whereas in 1999, the disease is expected to kill 56,600 individuals in this 
        country;
Whereas less than 50 percent of individuals above age 50 receive annual 
        screenings for colorectal cancer;
Whereas adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk 
        of developing colorectal cancer;
Whereas March is also designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month and the 
        prevention of colorectal cancer is highly dependent on dietary factors;
Whereas regular screenings can save large numbers of lives; and
Whereas education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and 
        symptoms of early detection: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH.

    The Senate--
            (1) designates March, 2000, as ``National Colorectal Cancer 
        Awareness Month''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
        month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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