[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 270 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 270

Designating the week of October 13, 2002, through October 19, 2002, as 
              ``National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                 May 15 (legislative day, May 9), 2002

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the week of October 13, 2002, through October 19, 2002, as 
              ``National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Week''.

Whereas cystic fibrosis is one of the most common fatal genetic diseases in the 
        United States and there is no known cure;
Whereas cystic fibrosis, characterized by digestive disorders and chronic lung 
        infections, is a fatal lung disease;
Whereas a total of more than 10,000,000 Americans are unknowing carriers of 
        cystic fibrosis;
Whereas one out of every 3,900 babies in the United States is born with cystic 
        fibrosis;
Whereas approximately 30,000 people in the United States, many of whom are 
        children, have cystic fibrosis;
Whereas the average life expectancy of an individual with cystic fibrosis is 32 
        years;
Whereas prompt, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis can 
        extend the lives of those who have this disease;
Whereas recent advances in cystic fibrosis research have produced promising 
        leads in gene, protein, and drug therapies; and
Whereas education can help inform the public of the symptoms of cystic fibrosis, 
        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 13, 2002 through October 
        19, 2002, 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 those with cystic fibrosis 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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