H.Con.Res. 228 – Reading Mode

109th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 228

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 28, 2005

Ms. Harris submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes.

Whereas every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer;

Whereas another 212,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2005;

Whereas breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women between the ages of 40 and 55;

Whereas 1 out of every 8 women who live to the age of 85 will develop breast cancer in her lifetime;

Whereas the survival rate of women who have breast cancer is 96 percent when detected in the early stages;

Whereas mammograms and monthly breast self-examinations are the key components of early detection;

Whereas observing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month would provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms; and

Whereas it would be appropriate to observe October 2005 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the Congress—

(1)

supports the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in order to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms;

(2)

salutes the more than 2,000,000 breast cancer survivors in the United States and the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer each day;

(3)

recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness about breast cancer, providing information, and offering treatment to its sufferers; and

(4)

urges organizations and health practitioners to use this opportunity to promote awareness about breast cancer, to support monthly self-examinations, and to encourage annual mammograms.