[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E664]
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            HONORING RICHARD DAVID KANN MELANOMA FOUNDATION

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                           HON. LOIS FRANKEL

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2014

  Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation of Palm Beach County, Florida. 
The foundation will recognize Melanoma Awareness Day on May 5, an 
important opportunity to raise awareness of skin cancer prevention and 
treatment.
  Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. In fact, one 
American dies from Melanoma every fifty minutes. In Florida, residents 
are especially vulnerable to excessive exposure to the ultraviolet 
radiation of the sun. Unfortunately, our sunny state has the second 
highest incidence of the cancer in the country.
  That is why it is critical that Floridians, and all Americans, take 
steps to reduce their likelihood of developing melanoma. These include 
avoiding peak sunlight hours when the sun's rays are most intense, 
seeking shade, applying sun block with an SPF of at least 30-50+ every 
two hours, and wearing protective clothing such as long-sleeved pants 
and sunglasses.
  In honor of the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation, I am proud 
recognize Melanoma Awareness Day. I would also like to thank them for 
their tireless work in preventing and detecting skin cancer and wish 
them the best as they continue this daunting but important endeavor.

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