[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 721 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 721

  Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2018, as National 
                         Cancer Prevention Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 2, 2018

 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mrs. Comstock) 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, 2018, 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 in 2018, there will be an estimated 1,735,350 new cancer cases diagnosed 
        and 609,640 cancer deaths in the United States;
Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to 
        14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2018 an estimated 
        10,590 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer and 
        1,180 will die from it; and
Whereas February 4, 2018, 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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