[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 108 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 108

   Designating the month of March each year 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, and Mr. Johnson) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating the month of March each year 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 of each year 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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