[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 252 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

  1st Session
S. RES. 252

Designating the month of February 2004 as ``National Cancer Prevention 
                                Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 23, 2003

 Mr. Hollings submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Designating the month of February 2004 as ``National Cancer Prevention 
                                Month''.

Whereas cancer is one of the most prevalent and devastating diseases to face 
        society in the United States, taking over 550,000 lives in the United 
        States every year;
Whereas early detection of some cancers can prevent the disease from reaching an 
        advanced, potentially fatal stage;
Whereas recent advances in molecular biology have begun to explain the basic 
        origins of cancer;
Whereas these research advances have opened new opportunities for cancer 
        prevention research, giving increased optimism for effective cancer 
        control;
Whereas the people of the United States need to be aware of these research 
        advances and early detection opportunities so that they can better 
        understand how to prevent cancer in themselves and their families; and
Whereas the people of the United States also need to recognize and be reminded 
        that they can help prevent cancer through lifestyle changes, including 
        modification of diet, cessation of smoking, and regular exercise: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates February 2004 as ``National Cancer 
        Prevention 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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