Bill Text: TX HR1477 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing the second week of May as Lung Cancer Action Week.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-19 - Reported enrolled [HR1477 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1477-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1477 |
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WHEREAS, Lung Cancer Action Week, which takes place during | ||
the second week in May, focuses much-needed attention on actions | ||
that can be taken to combat the impact of this devastating disease; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Hundreds of thousands of people across the nation | ||
are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and it is estimated that | ||
approximately every two and a half minutes, another person in the | ||
U.S. learns that they have the disease; and | ||
WHEREAS, Lung cancer kills more Americans than any other type | ||
of cancer; in order to ensure early detection and treatment, | ||
high-risk individuals are urged to take advantage of screenings for | ||
the disease; according to the American Lung Association, only 2 | ||
percent of high-risk Texans were screened in 2021; and | ||
WHEREAS, A national initiative led by the American Lung | ||
Association, LUNG FORCE works to mobilize individuals across the | ||
nation in the fight against lung cancer; the group is committed to a | ||
comprehensive approach that encompasses advocacy, prevention, | ||
early detection, research, and support; and | ||
WHEREAS, Increased public awareness is a powerful weapon in | ||
the fight against lung cancer, and Lung Cancer Action Week serves to | ||
educate citizens about the importance of early intervention and | ||
treatment; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize the second week of May as Lung Cancer | ||
Action Week and encourage all Texans to learn more about the | ||
disease. | ||
Campos | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1477 was adopted by the House on May | ||
19, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||