[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 76 (Thursday, June 9, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S6340]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 167--RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SUN SAFETY, AND 
                           FOR OTHER PURPOSES

  Mr. McCAIN (for himself and Mr. Sununu) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 167

       Whereas Americans of all ages cherish the pleasures of 
     outdoor activities, and too few recognize that overexposure 
     to the sun and its ultraviolet radiation, classified by the 
     Department of Health and Human Services as a known 
     carcinogen, is the leading cause of skin cancer;
       Whereas it is critically important to be safe in the sun 
     because skin cancer is the fastest growing cancer in our 
     country today, affecting 1 in 5 Americans during their 
     lifetimes and killing 1 person every hour of every day;
       Whereas more than 1,000,000 new cases of skin cancer will 
     be diagnosed in the United States this year, accounting for 
     nearly half of all new cases of cancer and exceeding the 
     incidence of breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancer 
     combined;
       Whereas most people receive approximately 80 percent of 
     their lifetime sun exposure by age 18, setting the stage for 
     skin cancer later in life;
       Whereas skin cancer is highly preventable by taking simple 
     precautions when engaged in outdoor activities;
       Whereas research demonstrates that practicing good sun 
     safety has the potential to significantly reduce the risk of 
     skin cancer;
       Whereas the Sun Safety Alliance and its members have 
     dedicated themselves to promoting sun safety, eliminating 
     skin cancer from excessive sun exposure, and encouraging sun 
     protection practices, especially among children; and
       Whereas the Sun Safety Alliance has designated the week of 
     June 5, 2005, to June 11, 2005, as National Sun Safety Week: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes
       (A) the importance of sun safety; and
       (B) the need for school-based sun safety education 
     programs;
       (2) encourages all Americans to protect themselves and 
     their children from the dangers of excessive sun exposure;
       (3) congratulates the Sun Safety Alliance for its efforts 
     to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer; and
       (4) supports the goals and ideas of National Sun Safety 
     Week.

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