Bill Text: TX HR94 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing February 15, 2023, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day in memory of Jose Angel Martinez.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-02-15 - Reported enrolled [HR94 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR94-Introduced.html

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88R9754 BK-D
By: Muñoz, Jr. H.R. No. 94

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma
multiforme, is a fast-growing and aggressive type of brain cancer
that accounts for nearly half of all cancerous brain tumors; and
WHEREAS, The tumors begin in glial cells called astrocytes,
which support nerve cell function; glioblastoma can develop in the
brain or spinal cord and manifest with symptoms such as worsening
headaches, nausea, vomiting, and seizures; and
WHEREAS, More than 13,000 people in the United States are
diagnosed with glioblastoma each year; although the disease can
occur at any age, it is more commonly identified in older adults,
with 64 years being the median age of diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, Because of the many challenges associated with
treating glioblastoma, the prognosis remains poor; patients
survive an average of 12 to 18 months after diagnosis, and the
five-year survival rate is just seven percent; treatments,
including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, may help to
slow the progression of the disease and alleviate patients'
symptoms; and
WHEREAS, On December 16, 2019, at 67 years old, Jose Angel
Martinez lost his battle with glioblastoma, less than two months
after being diagnosed with the disease; a native of El Palmarito,
Nuevo León, Mexico, he had immigrated with his family to the United
States during his youth and set his sights on living the American
dream through hard work and perseverance; for most of his life, he
was employed as a foreman in the fields of California's Central
Valley, and he was just two weeks away from retiring when he
received the devastating news that he had a brain tumor; and
WHEREAS, A devoted family man, Mr. Martinez encouraged his
four children and nine grandchildren to become motivated and
contributing members of society; he was proud to see his son, Jorge
Martinez, be appointed to the Texas Physician Assistant Board by
Governor Greg Abbott in 2015 and be invited to the White House to
discuss policies impacting the lives of Latinos throughout the
State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Every year, more than 10,000 Americans like Jose
Martinez lose their lives to glioblastoma, but through events such
as Glioblastoma Awareness Day, we can help rally support for
research needed to develop better treatments and one day find a cure
for this deadly disease; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 15, 2023, as Glioblastoma
Awareness Day in memory of Jose Angel Martinez and commend all those
across the state who are working in behalf of individuals with
glioblastoma.