[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 26, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6072-S6073]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 108--DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH EACH YEAR A 
             ``NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. BREAUX (for himself, Mr. Murkowski, Mr. Mack, and Mr. Johnson) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 108

       Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of 
     cancer deaths in the United States;
       Whereas it is estimated that in 1999, physicians will 
     diagnose 129,400 new cases of colorectal cancer in the United 
     States;
       Whereas in 1999, the disease is expected to kill 56,600 
     individuals in this country;
       Whereas less than 50 percent of individuals above age 50 
     receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer;
       Whereas adopting a healthy diet at a young age can 
     significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal 
     cancer;
       Whereas March is also designated as National Nutrition 
     Awareness Month and the prevention of colorectal cancer is 
     highly dependent on dietary factors;
       Whereas regular screenings can save large numbers of lives; 
     and
       Whereas education can help inform the public of methods of 
     prevention and symptoms of early detection: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved,

     SECTION 1. DESIGNATION OF NATIONAL COLORECTAL CANCER 
                   AWARENESS MONTH.

       The Senate--
       (1) designates March of each year as ``National Colorectal 
     Cancer Awareness Month''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
     month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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