South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004

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S. 866

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Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator J. Verne Smith
Document Path: l:\s-res\jvs\014marc.mrh.doc

Introduced in the Senate on January 28, 2004
Introduced in the House on February 3, 2004
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 3, 2004

Summary: Colorectal cancer awareness month

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 

     Date      Body   Action Description with journal page number
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   1/28/2004  Senate  Introduced, placed on calendar without reference SJ-9
   1/29/2004  Senate  Adopted, sent to House SJ-14
    2/3/2004  House   Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ-5

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1/28/2004
1/28/2004-A

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INTRODUCED

January 28, 2004

S. 866

Introduced by Senator J. Verne Smith

S. Printed 1/28/04--S.

Read the first time January 28, 2004.

            

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States; and

Whereas, it is estimated that 56,000 people will die needlessly this year from this disease that is so highly preventable; and

Whereas, 30,000 lives a year could be saved if men and women would simply be screened; and

Whereas, screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized, and less than 50 percent of individuals above age 50 receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer; and

Whereas, regular screenings can detect polyps that lead to colorectal cancer and can save lives; and

Whereas, education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and early detection; and

Whereas, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer; and

Whereas, on November 19, 1999, the United States Senate declared March 2000 as the first National Colorectal Awareness Month; and

Whereas, March is also designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month; and

Whereas, the State of South Carolina should help inform the public about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly designate the month of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of South Carolina.

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