[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 448 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      October 15, 2007.
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research, the oldest and largest 
        scientific cancer research organization in the United States, was 
        founded on May 7, 1907, at the Willard Hotel in Washington, DC, by a 
        group of physicians and scientists interested in research to further the 
        investigation and spread new knowledge about cancer;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research is focused on every aspect 
        of high-quality, innovative cancer research and is the authoritative 
        source of information and publications about advances in the causes, 
        diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer;
Whereas since its founding, the American Association for Cancer Research has 
        accelerated the growth and dissemination of new knowledge about cancer 
        and the complexity of this disease to speed translation of new 
        discoveries for the benefit of cancer patients, and has provided the 
        information needed by elected officials to make informed decisions on 
        public policy and sustained funding for cancer research;
Whereas partnerships with research scientists and the general public, survivors 
        and patient advocates, philanthropic organizations, industry, and 
        government have led to advanced breakthroughs, early detection tools 
        which have increased survival rates, and a better quality of life for 
        cancer survivors;
Whereas our national investment in cancer research has yielded substantial 
        returns in terms of research and advances and lives saved, with a 
        scholarly estimate that every 1-percent decline in cancer mortality 
        saves our national economy $500,000,000,000;
Whereas cancer continues to be one of the most pressing public health concerns, 
        killing one American every minute, or a dozen people worldwide every 60 
        seconds;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting on April 14-
        18, 2007, was the world's largest and most comprehensive gathering of 
        leading cancer researchers, scientists, and clinicians engaged in all 
        aspects of clinical investigations pertaining to human cancer as well as 
        the scientific disciplines of cellular, molecular, and tumor biology; 
        carcinogenesis; chemistry; developmental biology and stem cells; 
        endocrinology, epidemiology, and biostatistics; experimental/molecular 
        therapeutics; immunology; and radiobiology/radiation oncology; imaging; 
        prevention and survivorship research;
Whereas, as part of their Centennial, the American Association for Cancer 
        Research has published ``Landmarks in Cancer Research'' citing the 
        events or discoveries after 1907 that have had a profound effect on 
        advancing our knowledge of the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, 
        and prevention of cancer; these landmarks are intended as an 
        educational, living document, an ever-changing testament to human 
        ingenuity and creativity in the scientific struggle to understand and 
        eliminate the diseases collectively known as cancer;
Whereas more than 60 percent of all cancer occurs in people over the age of 65, 
        and issues relating to the interface of aging and cancer, ranging from 
        the most basic science questions to epidemiologic relationships to 
        clinical and health services research issues, are of concern to society;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research is proactively addressing 
        these issues paramount to our aging population through a Task Force on 
        Cancer and Aging, special conferences, and other programs which engage 
        the scientific community in response to this demographic imperative; and
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to recognize as National Cancer 
        Research Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that there 
        should be established a National Cancer Research Month to support the 
        American Association for Cancer Research in public education efforts to 
        make cancer research a national and international priority so that one 
        day the disease of cancer will be relegated to history; and
            (2) the House of Representatives--
                    (A) congratulates the American Association for Cancer 
                Research on its 100-year anniversary: ``A Century of Leadership 
                in Science--A Future of Cancer Prevention and Cures'';
                    (B) recognizes the invaluable contributions made by the 
                American Association for Cancer Research and its quest to 
                prevent and cure cancer and save lives through cancer research; 
                and
                    (C) expresses the gratitude of the people of the United 
                States for the American Association for Cancer Research's 
                contributions and the progress in advancing cancer research.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.