[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 103 (Thursday, July 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1353]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           COMMENDING PARTICIPANTS IN DeFOREST RELAY FOR LIFE

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2002

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, whereas, cancer tragically touches the 
lives of thousands of our family members, friends, and neighbors, and
  Whereas, it is expected that there will be 25,300 newly diagnosed 
cases of cancer and 11,000 deaths related to cancer in Wisconsin this 
year, and
  Whereas, evidence suggests that one-third of cancer deaths are 
related to nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco use, and could be 
prevented, and
  Whereas, through education, prevention, early detection, and medical 
treatment the lives of many have been, and can be saved, and
  Whereas, the people of DeForest have come together for the sixth time 
to participate in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life to raise 
money to be used in the battle against cancer, and
  Whereas, in 2001 the DeForest Relay For Life raised over $131,000 
that combined with the efforts of 132 other Wisconsin cities funded 
over $8.8 million for cancer prevention, treatment, education, 
advocacy, and service; and
  Whereas, the 2002 DeForest Relay For Life brings us one step closer 
to reaching the American Cancer Society's goals of a 50-percent 
reduction in cancer mortality rates and a 25-percent reduction in the 
incidence of cancer by the year 2015, then,
  Therefore, I, Representative Tammy Baldwin, as a member of the United 
States Congress and strong supporter of increased access to cancer 
prevention, diagnostic, and treatment therapies, commend the strides of 
each relay team participant, event volunteer, and the spirit of our 
community in this fight against cancer.

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