[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1011 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1011

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 26, 2010.
Whereas approximately 11,270 women were diagnosed with, and approximately 4,070 
        women died from cervical cancer in the United States in 2009;
Whereas cervical cancer occurs most often in Hispanic women, at a rate that is 
        more than twice what is seen in non-Hispanic White women;
Whereas African-American women develop cervical cancer about 50 percent more 
        often than non-Hispanic White women;
Whereas half of the women diagnosed with the disease are between 35 and 55 years 
        of age, and approximately 20 percent of diagnoses are made in women 
        older than 65;
Whereas cervical cancer is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have 
        symptoms, and is primarily caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), but 
        can be detected by Papanicolaou tests (Pap tests) or other early 
        detection tests;
Whereas the earlier cervical cancer is detected the better chance a woman has of 
        surviving cervical cancer;
Whereas cervical cancer patients and survivors have shown tremendous courage and 
        determination in the face of adversity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Cervical Health Awareness 
        Month;
            (2) recognizes the importance of good cervical health and of 
        detecting cervical cancer during its earliest stages;
            (3) urges healthcare advocates to continue to raise public awareness 
        about cervical cancer and the importance of early detection;
            (4) urges the people of the United States to learn about cervical 
        cancer and its causes, most notably human papillomavirus (HPV), and the 
        importance of early detection; and
            (5) recognizes the patients and survivors of cervical cancer and 
        their families for their tremendous courage and determination.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.