[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E658]
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 RECOGNIZING THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR ITS SERVICE OVER THE LAST 
                               100 YEARS

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2013

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the One 
Hundredth Anniversary of the American Cancer Society.
   Originally founded as the American Society for the Control of Cancer 
in 1913, the American Cancer Society promotes awareness and education, 
in addition to demonstrating an unmatched determination and commitment 
in supporting patients, survivors, and their families.
   In 1944, the American Cancer Society began the prioritizing of 
cancer research and has to date been the largest non-governmental 
funder of cancer research. The American Cancer Society was instrumental 
in the passage of the Cancer Act of 1971, which established the 
National Cancer Institute to advance the detection of cancer and the 
application of cutting edge treatments.
   Thanks in part to the American Cancer Society, the number of cancer 
deaths in America declined for the first time in history in 2006 and 
continues to decline today. The Society has made an incredible impact 
in the race to find the cure. Not only has the American Cancer Society 
been directly responsible for saving the lives of millions, but also 
for providing a light of hope in times of despair.
   Relay for Life, which is the largest grassroots fundraising event in 
the world, was originally founded by an American Cancer Society 
volunteer over twenty years ago. Relay for Life is undoubtedly one of 
the most emotionally powerful group fundraising events, raising more 
than three billion dollars to date. This laudable event brings the 
Nation together to provide hope and strength amongst all those impacted 
by cancer.
   On behalf of the United States Congress, I congratulate the American 
Cancer Society and its courageous members on the monumental impact 
they've made over the last one hundred years. My wife Vicki joins me in 
offering our best wishes in the fight against cancer and for the 
success of the American Cancer Society.

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