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IV
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 95
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2019, as National Cancer
Prevention Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
Mrs. DINGELL (for herself and Mr. UPTON) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2019,
as National Cancer Prevention Day.
Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind
us that when looking at cancer we need to look at preven-
tion and reducing risks for human health and the envi-
ronment;
Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts
human health, the environment, and the economy;
Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around
the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone,
either directly or indirectly;
Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths
in the United States;
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Whereas in 2019, there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new
cancer cases diagnosed and 606,880 cancer deaths in the
United States;
Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death
among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States
after accidents, and in 2019 an estimated 11,060 chil-
dren in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer and
1,190 will die from it; and
Whereas February 4, 2019, would be an appropriate date to
designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) supports the designation of National Cancer
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Prevention Day;
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(2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness
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for the reduction of cancer risks; and
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(3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has
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on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encour-
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age early detection, and work with friends in the
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medical and scientific fields to put an end to this
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deadly disease.
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