[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 626 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 626

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the University 
         of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 30, 2016

     Mr. Cornyn (for himself and Mr. Cruz) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the University 
         of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

Whereas the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (referred to in this 
        preamble as ``MD Anderson Cancer Center'') has provided continuous 
        health services for 75 years;
Whereas the Texas legislature established MD Anderson Cancer Center in 1941 as 
        part of the University of Texas system with an appropriation of $500,000 
        and a matching funding grant from the MD Anderson Foundation to build a 
        cancer hospital and research center;
Whereas MD Anderson Cancer Center is 1 of the original 3 comprehensive cancer 
        centers in the United States that was established by the National Cancer 
        Act of 1971 (Public Law 92-216);
Whereas as of November 2016, MD Anderson Cancer Center is 1 of the largest and 
        most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, 
        research, education, and prevention in the world;
Whereas the mission of MD Anderson Cancer Center--

    (1) is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the United States, and the world 
through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and 
prevention; and

    (2) includes education for undergraduate and graduate student trainees, 
professionals, employees, and the public;

Whereas MD Anderson Cancer Center is dedicated to embracing the 3 core values of 
        caring, integrity, and discovery;
Whereas hundreds of thousands of Texans have received quality medical care from 
        MD Anderson Cancer Center during its 75 years of service;
Whereas MD Anderson Cancer Center has invested hundreds of millions of dollars 
        towards scientific breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, including 
        nearly $800,000,000 in fiscal year 2015;
Whereas MD Anderson Cancer Center is home to the largest cancer clinical trial 
        program in the world, with more than 9,400 patients participating in 
        almost 1,200 clinical trials;
Whereas MD Anderson has educated tens of thousands of health professionals, 
        including physicians, scientists, nurses, and allied health 
        professionals during its 75 years of service;
Whereas MD Anderson has employed tens of thousands of hardworking individuals 
        who have devoted their lives to the care, concern, and healing of 
        patients;
Whereas the commitment of MD Anderson Cancer Center to individuals who have 
        served in the United States military earned MD Anderson Cancer Center a 
        place on the 2015 Best for Vets employer list;
Whereas MD Anderson Cancer Center--

    (1) was ranked number 1 for cancer care in the survey of best hospitals 
published in U.S. News and World Report in 2016; and

    (2) has been named 1 of the top 2 cancer centers in the United States 
every year since that survey began in 1990; and

Whereas the nursing program at MD Anderson Cancer Center holds the American 
        Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Nursing Services Recognition 
        status, which recognizes health care organizations for quality patient 
        care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing 
        practice: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the establishment of 
        MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; and
            (2) commends MD Anderson Cancer Center and its employees 
        for providing quality care to hundreds of thousands of patients 
        over the last 75 years.
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