A resolution designating the month of February 2004 as "National Cancer Prevention Month".
Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-SC)Legislative Activity
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13184; text as passed Senate: CR S13184)
October 23, 2003
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Introduced in Senate
October 23, 2003
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13184; text as passed Senate: CR S13184)
October 23, 2003
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2 membersWhat members said about S.Res. 252 on the floor
Mr. President, cancer is a disease that affects families of all backgrounds in all parts of the country. This year over 550,000 individuals will lose their life due to this terrible illness. While we…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 252, submitted earlier today by Senator Hollings. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that…
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[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 252 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
1st Session
S. RES. 252
Designating the month of February 2004 as ``National Cancer Prevention
Month''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 23, 2003
Mr. Hollings submitted the following resolution; which was considered
and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Designating the month of February 2004 as ``National Cancer Prevention
Month''.
Whereas cancer is one of the most prevalent and devastating diseases to face
society in the United States, taking over 550,000 lives in the United
States every year;
Whereas early detection of some cancers can prevent the disease from reaching an
advanced, potentially fatal stage;
Whereas recent advances in molecular biology have begun to explain the basic
origins of cancer;
Whereas these research advances have opened new opportunities for cancer
prevention research, giving increased optimism for effective cancer
control;
Whereas the people of the United States need to be aware of these research
advances and early detection opportunities so that they can better
understand how to prevent cancer in themselves and their families; and
Whereas the people of the United States also need to recognize and be reminded
that they can help prevent cancer through lifestyle changes, including
modification of diet, cessation of smoking, and regular exercise: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) designates February 2004 as ``National Cancer
Prevention Month''; and
(2) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe the
month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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