[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 169 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 169
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 7, 2005.
Whereas Americans of all ages cherish the pleasures of outdoor activities, and
too few recognize that overexposure to the sun and its ultraviolet
radiation, classified by the Department of Health and Human Services as
a known carcinogen, is the leading cause of skin cancer;
Whereas it is critically important to be safe in the sun because skin cancer is
the fastest growing cancer in our country today, affecting 1 in 5
Americans during their lifetimes and killing 1 person every hour of
every day;
Whereas more than 1,000,000 new cases of skin cancer will be diagnosed in the
United States this year, accounting for nearly half of all new cases of
cancer and exceeding the incidence of breast, prostate, lung, and colon
cancer combined;
Whereas most people receive approximately 80 percent of their lifetime sun
exposure by age 18, setting the stage for skin cancer later in life;
Whereas skin cancer is highly preventable by taking simple precautions when
engaged in outdoor activities;
Whereas research demonstrates that practicing good sun safety has the potential
to significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer;
Whereas the Sun Safety Alliance and its members have dedicated themselves to
promoting sun safety, eliminating skin cancer from excessive sun
exposure, and encouraging sun protection practices, especially among
children; and
Whereas the Sun Safety Alliance has designated the week of June 5, 2005, to June
11, 2005, as National Sun Safety Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the importance of sun safety;
(2) encourages all Americans to protect themselves and their
children from the dangers of excessive sun exposure;
(3) congratulates organizations like the Sun Safety Alliance for
their efforts to promote sun safety and prevent skin cancer; and
(4) supports the goals and ideals of National Sun Safety Week.
Attest:
Clerk.