Senators Whitmer, Hunter, Proos, Brandenburg, Bieda, Nofs, Schuitmaker, Gleason, Hansen and Marleau offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 22.

A resolution recognizing March 16, 2011, as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day.

Whereas, Founded in 1982 by Nancy G. Brinker, Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network fighting to end breast cancer.  The association is sustained by more than 100,000 breast cancer survivors and activists in over 120 cities and communities; and

Whereas, In the United States, a woman receives a diagnosis of breast cancer every three minutes.  It is anticipated in 2010 that more than 200,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur among women, and nearly 40,000 women will succumb to the disease.  In addition, it is anticipated that almost 2,000 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among men; and

Whereas, Without a cure, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Moreover, the next quarter century will see an estimated 5 million American women and 25 million women worldwide diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than a million women and some 10 million women worldwide could die; and

Whereas, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has invested nearly $2 billion to date into its goal of eradicating this devastating disease.  Up to 75 percent of net income of each Komen Affiliate in the United States is dedicated to fighting breast cancer in the local community, with grants being awarded to provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs in the area.  The remaining net income, a minimum of 25 percent, supports the Komen Award and Research Grant Programs, which fund groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards, and educational and scientific programs around the world; and

Whereas, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has played a critical role in the struggle against breast cancer, contributing to such achievements as an increased rate of early detection, more research, and a greatly improved five-year survival rate.  Today, 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States attest to the power of social action and science to save lives; and

Whereas, Breast cancer touches the lives of thousands of individuals across the Great Lakes State, and Susan G. Komen for the Cure is to be commended for the vision, passion, and tenacity it brings to its vital mission; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 16, 2011, as Susan G. Komen for the Cure Advocacy Day in Michigan. We extend to all those associated with the group sincere appreciation for their commitment to this important cause; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Mid-Michigan Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure with our highest esteem.