[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 43 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E548]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE NEVADA CANCER INSTITUTE

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2006

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Nevada Cancer 
Institute and their team of dedicated professionals who are committed 
to advancing the frontiers of knowledge of cancer through research and 
providing world-class cancer services to Nevadans and people throughout 
the Southwest. The facility opened late summer 2005, and this month the 
new John Robert Murren Research Wing will be dedicated.
  It is the overarching goal of the Nevada Cancer Institute to become a 
National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Care Center. 
Facilities awarded this designation not only must perform first-rate 
research and exceptional patient care, but they must also demonstrate 
that the close integration of research and clinical efforts fosters an 
environment that stimulates new discoveries, and translates these 
discoveries quickly into better care to patients. Research in the area 
of cancer control and programs in community outreach and education are 
also essential for comprehensive status. With the opening of a new 
research wing and implementation of groundbreaking methods of 
prevention, detection and treatment of cancer, the Institute is well on 
its way to receiving this honor.
  Designated by the State Legislature as the official Cancer Institute 
for the State of Nevada, the Nevada Cancer Institute is a 
collaborative, statewide effort involving concerned citizens, the 
oncology community, academic leaders, legislators, corporations, 
healthcare advocates, and cancer patients and their families. The 
Institute is wholly committed to offering the residents of Nevada a 
facility that offers the most current and most advanced cancer 
treatment options.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Nevada Cancer Institute on 
the floor of the House today. I commend them for their efforts in 
fighting cancer and wish them the best with their new research wing.

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