[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 241 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]








109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 241

   Designating September 2005, as ``Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma 
                           Awareness Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 15, 2005

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating September 2005, as ``Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma 
                           Awareness Month''.

Whereas blood-related cancers currently afflict more than 747,000 Americans, 
        with an estimated 114,000 new cases diagnosed each year;
Whereas leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma will kill an estimated 54,480 people in 
        the United States this year;
Whereas the National Cancer Institute of the National Institute of Health is 
        committed to the elimination of suffering and death due to cancer by the 
        year 2015;
Whereas the Senate is similarly committed to the eradication of blood-related 
        cancers and supports the treatment of people in the United States who 
        suffer from them; and
Whereas the Senate will continue efforts to provide support at all levels for 
        research and other efforts that will lead to a complete cure for 
        leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate designates September 2005, as ``Leukemia, 
Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month'' to--
            (1) enhance the understanding of blood-related cancers;
            (2) encourage participation in voluntary activities to 
        support education programs; and
            (3) support the funding of research programs to find a cure 
        for blood-related cancers.
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