Resolution; Lung Cancer Action Week.

Resolution

ENROLLED HOUSE
RESOLUTION NO. 1045 By: Roe

A Resolution designating the second week in April as
Lung Cancer Action Week; and expressing the
significance of lung cancer awareness.

WHEREAS, the American Lung Association has been working to
ensure that fewer people are diagnosed with lung cancer and those
living with the disease live longer; 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, an individual is deemed high-risk if they are aged 50-
80 years old and have a smoking history of 20 or more pack years;
and

WHEREAS, public support for research funding will lead to new
treatments and better methods of early detection.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

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

ENR. H. R. NO. 1045 Page 2
Adopted by the House of Representatives the 8th day of April,
2026.

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: _________________________________