[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 216 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 216

   Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American 
Association for Cancer Research and declaring the month of May National 
                         Cancer Research Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 24, 2007

 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mr. Stevens) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American 
Association for Cancer Research and declaring the month of May National 
                         Cancer Research Month.

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 into 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 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 1 American every minute, and 12 individuals worldwide every 
        minute;
Whereas the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting on April 14 
        through 18, 2007, was a large and 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 and 
        molecular therapeutics, immunology, radiobiology and radiation oncology, 
        imaging, prevention, and survivorship research;
Whereas, as part of its centennial celebration, 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;
Whereas these ``Landmarks in Cancer Research'' 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, because more than 60 percent of all cancer occurs in people over the 
        age of 65, issues relating to the interface of aging and cancer, ranging 
        from the most basic science questions to epidemiologic relationships and 
        to clinical and health services research issues, are of concern to 
        society; and
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: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the American Association for Cancer 
        Research on its 100 year anniversary celebration, ``A Century 
        of Leadership in Science--A Future of Cancer Prevention and 
        Cure'';
            (2) recognizes the invaluable contributions made by the 
        American Association for Cancer Research in its quest to 
        prevent and cure cancer and save lives through cancer research;
            (3) expresses the gratitude of the people of the United 
        States for the American Association for Cancer Research's 
        contributions toward progress in advancing cancer research; and
            (4) declares the month of May as National Cancer Research 
        Month to support the American Association for Cancer Research 
        in its 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.
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