[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 601 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 601

    Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 26, 2009

 Mrs. McCarthy of New York (for herself, Mrs. Lowey, and Mr. Courtney) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                         on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing and honoring the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.

Whereas in 2005, the Firefighter Cancer Support Network was founded by Michael 
        Dubron who recruited cancer survivors, caregivers, and volunteers;
Whereas the objective of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network is to provide 
        timely assistance to all fire servicemembers and their immediate 
        families in the event of cancer diagnosis;
Whereas the Firefighter Cancer Support Network maintains a database of mentors 
        who have personal experience with many types of cancers and will 
        personally guide others through the process of dealing with specific 
        illnesses;
Whereas the Firefighter Cancer Support Network provides awareness to fire 
        servicemembers and their families about the importance of cancer 
        prevention and screening by coordinating educational opportunities with 
        various health programs;
Whereas the unfortunate truth is that the rewards of career firefighting come 
        with a greater risk of cancer, supported by studies that have shown 
        firefighters are more likely to develop certain types of cancer compared 
        with the general population, including prostate cancer, testicular 
        cancer, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and multiple myeloma; and
Whereas the Firefighter Cancer Support Network encourages firefighters to take 
        precautions when on duty, including avoiding or limiting exposure to 
        carcinogens, removing protective equipment only in areas deemed safe, 
        keeping safety equipment on the apparatus floor and not in living 
        quarters, and taking a shower immediately after exposure to any fire or 
        call that may include exposure to toxins: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) commends the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for the 
        support its members provide to fire servicemembers and their 
        families facing cancer;
            (2) commends the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for the 
        awareness it brings to fire servicemembers and their families 
        about cancer prevention and screening; and
            (3) encourages fire service organizations to provide 
        information to fire servicemembers about the Firefighter Cancer 
        Support Network so that fire servicemembers affected by cancer 
        are able to take advantage of the Firefighter Cancer Support 
        Network and its services.
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