Resolution; Lung Cancer Action Week; second week in May.

Resolution
ENROLLED HOUSE
RESOLUTION NO. 1022 By: Munson

A Resolution designating the second week in May as
Lung Cancer Action Week.

WHEREAS, the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative
has been working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed with lung
cancer and those living with the disease live longer since 2024; and

WHEREAS, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths; and

WHEREAS, lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and
increased awareness will result in more high-risk individuals
getting screened; and

WHEREAS, in Oklahoma, only 9% of those at high risk receive a
lung cancer screening; and

WHEREAS, public support for research funding will result in new
treatments and better methods of early detection; and

WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is a national initiative led by the American
Lung Association to defeat lung cancer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives hereby designates the
second week in May as Lung Cancer Action Week throughout the state
and encourages all residents of Oklahoma to learn more about lung
cancer, risk factors and early detection, and take action.

ENR. H. R. NO. 1022 Page 2
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 6th day of May,
2025.

Presiding Officer of the House of
Representatives

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________