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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 133
Author: Hill (D), et al.
Amended: As introduced
Vote: 21
SUBJECT : Childhood Cancer Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution proclaims the month of September 2014
as Childhood Cancer Month, and states the commitment of the
Legislature to support efforts to find cures for, and achieve
prevention of, childhood cancer.
ANALYSIS : This resolution makes the following legislative
findings:
1.Cancer is by far the leading cause of death by disease among
children in this country.
2.Many children in California are afflicted with cancer,
experiencing enormous pain and suffering, and they and their
families require extraordinary levels of information and
support in their struggles against this disease.
3.California has many of the world's finest medical, academic,
and commercial institutions, and must continue as a leader in
the fight against this terrible disease.
4.Increased public awareness of this major public health problem
is a crucial step toward finding solutions.
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5.Childhood Cancer Month is an important nationwide tool for
raising awareness among governmental officials and the public
about the nature and scope of this problem.
This resolution recognizes and declares September 2014 as
Childhood Cancer Month, and states the commitment of the
Legislature to support efforts to find cures for, and achieve
prevention of, childhood cancer.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
JL:e 7/28/14 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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