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Senate
Resolution 1045
By:
Senators Thomas of the 54th, Goggans of the 7th, Smith of the 52nd, Unterman of
the 45th, Moody of the 56th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
March to be Kidney Cancer Awareness Month; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
more than 100,000 kidney cancer survivors are currently living in the United
States, and each year more than 36,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease;
and
WHEREAS,
unfortunately, there still remains a great deal that scientists do not know
about this deadly ailment, including its exact cause; and
WHEREAS,
kidney cancer occurs nearly twice as often in men as in women and is most often
seen in males over 40 years of age; and
WHEREAS,
other than surgery, the most commonly used treatments for kidney cancer are
immunotherapy, radiation, and chemotherapy; and
WHEREAS,
although there is still a long way to go in the battle against kidney cancer,
recent breakthroughs in research have resulted in better treatment options,
giving renewed hope to patients and their families; and
WHEREAS,
by continuing to support research and education on the illness, Georgians can
help to one day make kidney cancer a thing of the past.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in
recognizing March to be Kidney Cancer Awareness Month and encourage Georgians to
take this time to gain a greater awareness of the disease.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the National Kidney Cancer
Association.