[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 116 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 116

 Designating September 26, 2013, as ``National Pediatric Brain Cancer 
                            Awareness Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 25, 2013

 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating September 26, 2013, as ``National Pediatric Brain Cancer 
                            Awareness Day''.

Whereas pediatric brain cancer, although rare, is the leading cause of cancer 
        deaths among children and poses substantial health and developmental 
        problems for an average of 3,000 child patients and their families in 
        the United States each year;
Whereas children with brain cancer receive treatment at various types of medical 
        establishments, including pediatric hospitals, pediatric oncology 
        centers, and adult cancer facilities;
Whereas the parents, siblings, and families of children with brain cancer face 
        unique difficulties, including ensuring the continuing education and 
        development of children undergoing intensive surgical procedures, 
        chemotherapy, and treatment;
Whereas children with brain cancer courageously face significant psychological, 
        emotional, and social challenges due to their illness and the amount of 
        time spent at treatment facilities away from their families, classmates, 
        and friends;
Whereas a number of organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy Fund, in 
        partnership with CureSearch for Children's Cancer, have worked 
        diligently to raise awareness, encourage diagnosis, and find an ultimate 
        cure to pediatric brain cancer; and
Whereas, on April 6, 2013, 7-year-old pediatric brain cancer patient Jack 
        Hoffman joined the lineup of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers 
        football team for its spring football game, wearing football pads and a 
        number 22 jersey, and ran 69 yards to score a touchdown in front of more 
        than 60,000 fans at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, touching the 
        hearts of millions of Americans and raising awareness of pediatric brain 
        cancer: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 26, 2013 as ``National Pediatric 
        Brain Cancer Awareness Day''; and
            (2) commends--
                    (A) children battling brain cancer, and their 
                families and friends, for their courage and 
                perseverance;
                    (B) organizations, including the Team Jack Legacy 
                Fund and the University of Nebraska, that raise 
                awareness and encourage the accurate and early 
                diagnosis of the rare but devastating disease of 
                pediatric brain cancer; and
                    (C) the researchers, scientists, and healthcare 
                providers who are dedicated to treating and finding a 
                cure for pediatric brain cancer.
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