[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 504 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 504

  Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for 
                            other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2004

  Mr. Vitter submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for 
                            other purposes.

Whereas every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer;
Whereas another 215,990 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed 
        in the United States in 2004;
Whereas breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women between the ages 
        of 40 and 55;
Whereas 1 out of every 8 women who live to the age of 85 will develop breast 
        cancer in her lifetime;
Whereas the survival rate of women who have breast cancer is 96 percent when 
        detected in the early stages;
Whereas mammograms and monthly breast self-examinations are the key components 
        of early detection; and
Whereas observing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month would provide a special 
        opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-
        examinations and annual mammograms: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress--
            (1) supports the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness 
        Month in order to provide a special opportunity to offer 
        education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations 
        and annual mammograms;
            (2) salutes the more than 2,000,000 breast cancer survivors 
        in the United States and the efforts of victims, volunteers, 
        and professionals who combat breast cancer each day;
            (3) recognizes and applauds the national and community 
        organizations for their work in promoting awareness about 
        breast cancer, providing information, and offering treatment to 
        its sufferers; and
            (4) urges organizations and health practitioners to use 
        this opportunity to promote awareness about breast cancer, to 
        support monthly self-examinations, and to encourage annual 
        mammograms.
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