S.Res. 241 – Reading Mode

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109th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 241

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

September 15, 2005

Mr. Jeffords submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating September 2005, as Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Awareness Month.

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

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.