[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20576]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 2005 AS LEUKEMIA AND LYMPHOMA AWARENESS MONTH

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I wish to express my support for 
designating September as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. It is 
estimated that leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma will kill 60,500 people 
in the United States this year and that 110,000 new cases are diagnosed 
each year. With more than 700,000 Americans living with blood cancers, 
it is crucial that we come together to reinvigorate our resolve and 
continuously intensify our fight for a cure.
  I am pleased to join the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in encouraging 
all to put aside time to reflect on what has been achieved so far in 
fighting blood cancers, spread lifesaving knowledge, and set our sights 
on progressive goals to advance our ability to support and treat those 
living with leukemia and lymphoma. Together, we can push forward 
critical research and keep the eradication of these diseases at the 
forefront of dialogue and education in our local and national 
communities.
  I applaud the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for its support of 
treatment and research. Such work is integral to our ability to 
understand these illnesses and energize our fellow citizens in this 
very worthy endeavor. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided an 
outstanding model of advocacy and paved the way for others to get 
involved.
  I am pleased to invite my colleagues to join me in acknowledging 
Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. I hope that you will use this 
time as inspiration for continued thoughtful leadership on this 
critical health issue.
  Mr. FRIST. I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be 
agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid 
upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and that any 
statements relating to this measure be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 241) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 241

       Whereas blood-related cancers currently afflict more than 
     747,000 Americans, with an estimated 114,000 new cases 
     diagnosed each year;
       Whereas leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma will kill an 
     estimated 54,480 people in the United States this year;
       Whereas the National Cancer Institute of the National 
     Institute of Health is committed to the elimination of 
     suffering and death due to cancer by the year 2015;
       Whereas the Senate is similarly committed to the 
     eradication of blood-related cancers and supports the 
     treatment of people in the United States who suffer from 
     them; and
       Whereas the Senate will continue efforts to provide support 
     at all levels for research and other efforts that will lead 
     to a complete cure for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate designates September 2005, as 
     ``Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month'' to--
       (1) enhance the understanding of blood-related cancers;
       (2) encourage participation in voluntary activities to 
     support education programs; and
       (3) support the funding of research programs to find a cure 
     for blood-related cancers.

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