[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 190 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 190

Designating the week of October 10, 1999, through October 16, 1999, as 
                National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 29, 1999

Mr. Campbell (for himself, Mr. Gramm, Mr. Ashcroft, Mr. Kerry, and Mr. 
  Robb) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the week of October 10, 1999, through October 16, 1999, as 
                National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week.

Whereas Cystic Fibrosis is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United 
        States, for which there is no known cure;
Whereas Cystic Fibrosis, characterized by digestive disorders and chronic lung 
        infections, has been linked to fatal lung disease;
Whereas a total of more than 10,000,000 Americans are unknowing carriers of 
        Cystic Fibrosis;
Whereas 1 out of every 3,900 babies in the United States are born with Cystic 
        Fibrosis;
Whereas approximately 30,000 people in the United States, many of whom are 
        children, suffer from Cystic Fibrosis;
Whereas the average life-expectancy of an individual with Cystic Fibrosis is age 
        31;
Whereas prompt, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis can 
        extend the lives of those who suffer with this disease;
Whereas recent advances in Cystic Fibrosis research have produced promising 
        leads in relation to gene, protein, and drug therapies; and
Whereas education can help inform the public of Cystic Fibrosis symptoms, which 
        will assist in early diagnoses, and increase knowledge and understanding 
        of this disease: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, that the Senate--
            (1) designates the week of October 10, 1999, through 
        October 16, 1999, as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week;
            (2) commits to increasing the quality of life for 
        individuals with Cystic Fibrosis by promoting public knowledge 
        and understanding in a manner that will result in earlier 
        diagnoses, more fund raising efforts for research, and 
        increased levels of support for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers and 
        their families; and
            (3) requests the President to issue a proclamation calling 
        on the people of the United States to observe the week with 
        appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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