08-R324

2008 -- S 3131

Enacted 06/18/08

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA & MYELOMA AWARENESS MONTH

Introduced By: Senators Sheehan, Raptakis, Perry, Goodwin, and Gibbs

Date Introduced: June 18, 2008

     WHEREAS, Blood cancers currently afflict more than 823,349 Americans with an

estimated 135,520 new cases diagnosed each year; and

     WHEREAS, Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma will kill an estimated 52,310 people in

the United States this year; and

     WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, through voluntary contributions, is

dedicated to finding cures for these diseases through research efforts and the support for those

that suffer from them; and

     WHEREAS, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society maintains an office in Cranston to

support patients with these diseases and their family members; and

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations is similarly

committed to the eradication of those diseases and supports the treatment of its citizens that suffer

from them; and

     WHEREAS, The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations encourages private

efforts to enhance research funding and education programs that address these diseases; now,

therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby joins with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in designating the month of September,

2008 as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month to enhance the understanding of

blood related cancers, and to encourage participation in voluntary activities to support education

programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure for them; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Cranston office of the Leukemia and

Lymphoma Society.

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