[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 473 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 473


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 28, 2006

                                Received

                           November 13, 2006

  Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION



 Supporting the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation marks its 15th anniversary in 2006;
Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation was founded by the Society of 
        Gynecologic Oncologists in 1991;
Whereas the mission of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation is to raise awareness 
        about the prevention, early detection, and treatment of reproductive 
        cancers;
Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation raises funds to support training and 
        research grants;
Whereas over 77,000 American women will be diagnosed with a reproductive cancer 
        in 2006;
Whereas there are screening tests and warning signs for reproductive cancers, 
        and early detection leads to improved survival for all female 
        reproductive cancers;
Whereas gynecologic oncologists are board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists 
        with an additional three to four years in training in the comprehensive 
        care of women with reproductive cancers;
Whereas the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation works with gynecologic oncologists, 
        survivors, and advocates throughout the year to increase knowledge about 
        reproductive cancers, so that these cancers can be prevented or detected 
        at their earliest, most curable stage; and
Whereas September is widely recognized as Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Gynecologic Cancer 
        Awareness Month; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe 
        Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month


 with appropriate educational programs and activities.

            Passed the House of Representatives September 28, 2006.

            Attest:

                                                 KAREN L. HAAS,

                                                                 Clerk.