house resolution no.343

Rep. Green offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, It is estimated that approximately 10,470 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2022; and 

Whereas, Children’s cancer affects all ethnic, gender, and socio-economic groups; and

Whereas, Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children under the age of 15; and

Whereas, Great strides have been made since the mid-1970s in the fight against pediatric cancer.  Because of major treatment advances in recent decades, approximately 85 percent of children with cancer now survive 5 years or more; and

Whereas, Increased awareness, support, and study may help to further improve these statistics and further protect our children from these serious diseases; and

Whereas, We should renew our commitment to curing childhood cancer and offer our support to the brave young people who are fighting this disease; and

Whereas, To honor the memory of every young person lost to cancer, we must unite behind improved treatment, advanced research, and brighter futures for young people everywhere; and

Whereas, We also recognize the amazing strength of the families of children who suffer from this illness; and

Whereas, The ability of many families to turn their grief into positive action for other children who have been diagnosed with cancer is truly inspirational; and

Whereas, All children deserve the chance to dream, discover, and realize their full potential; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body declare September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state of Michigan, and be it further

Resolved, That this month and every month, we extend our support to young people fighting for their future opportunities and recognize all who commit themselves to advancing toward the goal of a cancer-free world.