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

Resolution
ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 17 By: Stanley, Alvord, Bergstrom,
Boren, Brooks, Bullard,
Burns, Coleman, Daniels,
Deevers, Dossett, Frix,
Gillespie, Gollihare,
Goodwin, Green, Grellner,
Guthrie, Hall, Hamilton,
Haste, Hicks, Hines,
Howard, Jech, Kern, Kirt,
Mann, McIntosh, Murdock,
Nice, Paxton, Pederson,
Prieto, Pugh, Rader,
Reinhardt, Rosino,
Sacchieri, Seifried,
Standridge, Stewart,
Thompson, Weaver, Wingard,
and Woods

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

WHEREAS, since 2014, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE
initiative has been working to ensure that fewer people are
diagnosed with lung cancer and that 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, in Oklahoma, only 9% of those at high risk receive a
lung cancer screening; and

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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 SENATE OF THE 1ST SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate 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 to take action.

Adopted by the Senate the 6th day of May, 2025.

Presiding Officer of the Senate

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