WHEREAS, Every five minutes, a woman in the United States is told she has lung cancer; and
WHEREAS, Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women in the United States, having surpassed breast cancer in 1987; and
WHEREAS, The lung cancer death rate in women has more than doubled over the past 37 years; and
WHEREAS, Women are disproportionately burdened with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, known as COPD, compared to men in terms of illness and death; and
WHEREAS, In addition, asthma is more common in women than men; and
WHEREAS, Advocacy and increased awareness will result in more and better treatment for women with lung cancer, COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases and will ultimately save lives; and
WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is the national movement led by the American Lung Association with the mission of making lung cancer and lung disease history by uniting women to stand together with collective strength and determination to lead the fight against lung cancer and for lung health; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate recognizes the second full week in May 2015 as Women’s Lung Health Week, and commends the many residents and organizations throughout the State of California that continue to promote the awareness, detection, and treatment of lung cancer and all lung disease; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate provide copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
Senate Resolution No. 26 read and adopted by the Senate May 14, 2015.
Attest: _______________________________________
Secretary of the Senate
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