[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 538 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 538

  Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National 
                         Cancer Prevention Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 3, 2012

 Mr. Israel (for himself, Mr. Rangel, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. Linda 
 T. Sanchez of California, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Boswell, Mr. Connolly of 
 Virginia, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Costa, Mr. Payne, Mr. Levin, Mr. McIntyre, 
 Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Speier, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Cooper, 
Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Frank of Massachusetts, Mr. Kissell, Mr. 
  Faleomavaega, Mr. Turner of New York, Mr. Polis, Mr. Cohen, and Ms. 
Bordallo) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National 
                         Cancer Prevention Day.

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking 
        at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human 
        health and the environment;
Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the 
        environment, and the economy;
Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has 
        touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly;
Whereas the disease is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United 
        States;
Whereas by the end of 2011, 1,596,670 new cases were diagnosed across the United 
        States;
Whereas more than 1,500 cancer-related deaths per day are expected throughout 
        the year for a total of approximately 571,950; and
Whereas February 4, 2012, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer 
        Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention 
        Day;
            (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the 
        reduction of cancer risks; and
            (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on 
        families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early 
        detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific 
        fields to put an end to this deadly disease.
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