Bill Text: TX SCR46 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Engrossed

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 70th anniversary of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-27 - Signed by the Governor [SCR46 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-SCR46-Engrossed.html

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By: Ellis S.C.R. No. 46

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
is marking its 70th anniversary in 2011, and this occasion provides
an ideal opportunity to recognize the remarkable achievements of
this noteworthy institution; and
WHEREAS, Over the past seven decades, M. D. Anderson has
served more than 800,000 people, the majority of whom have been
Texas residents, and patients in every corner of the world have
benefited from medical discoveries at the center; public education
and community outreach programs initiated by M. D. Anderson now
reach more than 1.4 million Texans annually and address the needs of
those at increased risk for cancer, particularly underserved and
minority populations; and
WHEREAS, For many years, M. D. Anderson has received more
grants from the National Cancer Institute and conducted more
clinical trials to evaluate new treatments than any other
institution; the center sets the standard in developing new
therapies targeted to the cancer-related genes and proteins
associated with each patient's disease; moreover, M. D. Anderson
has expanded the continuum of care beyond diagnosis and treatment
of cancer patients to encompass major programs in cancer prevention
and to address the special needs of cancer survivors; and
WHEREAS, Rising to meet the health care challenges of the
21st century, M. D. Anderson excels as a degree-granting
institution; it awards baccalaureate degrees in eight allied health
disciplines and master's and doctoral degrees in biomedical
research; more than 85,000 physicians, scientists, nurses, and
health care professionals have been trained at the center; and
WHEREAS, President John Mendelsohn, M.D., has guided M. D.
Anderson for the past 15 years, building on the strong foundation
built by his predecessors, Charles A. LeMaistre, M.D., and R. Lee
Clark, M.D.; Dr. Mendelsohn provides inspired leadership to a staff
of more than 17,000 dedicated professionals, along with
approximately 1,200 hospital volunteers; their efforts are
supported by the skillful direction of The University of Texas
System Board of Regents, the work of citizen volunteers of The
University Cancer Foundation Board of Visitors, and the generosity
of thousands of donors; and
WHEREAS, Internationally recognized for its excellence, The
University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has been named the
nation's number one cancer hospital by U.S. News & World Report; the
exceptional reputation of this institution is a reflection of its
immeasurable contributions to the advancement of medical science
and of the outstanding care that has made a positive difference in
the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients and their families
over the past seven decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby commemorate the 70th anniversary of The University of Texas
M. D. Anderson Cancer Center and extend to all those associated with
the institution sincere best wishes for continued success in their
vital endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center as
an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate and House of
Representatives.