South Carolina General Assembly
115th Session, 2003-2004
S. 866
STATUS INFORMATION
Concurrent Resolution
Sponsors: Senator J.Verne Smith
Document Path: l:\s-res\jvs\014marc.mrh.doc
Introduced in the Senate on January 28, 2004
Introduced in the House on February 3, 2004
Adopted by the General Assembly on February 3, 2004
Summary: Colorectal cancer awareness month
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
1/28/2004 Senate Introduced, placed on calendar without reference SJ9
1/29/2004 Senate Adopted, sent to House SJ14
2/3/2004 House Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence HJ5
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
1/28/2004
1/28/2004-A
INTRODUCED
January 28, 2004
S.866
Introduced by Senator J.Verne Smith
S. Printed 1/28/04--S.
Read the first time January 28, 2004.
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A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
TO DECLARE THE MONTH OF MARCH AS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States; and
Whereas, it is estimated that 56,000 people will die needlessly this year from this disease that is so highly preventable; and
Whereas, 30,000 lives a year could be saved if men and women would simply be screened; and
Whereas, screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized, and less than 50 percent of individuals above age 50 receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer; and
Whereas, regular screenings can detect polyps that lead to colorectal cancer and can save lives; and
Whereas, education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and early detection; and
Whereas, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer; and
Whereas, on November 19, 1999, the United States Senate declared March 2000 as the first National Colorectal Awareness Month; and
Whereas, March is also designated as National Nutrition Awareness Month; and
Whereas, the State of South Carolina should help inform the public about colorectal cancer prevention and screening. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly designate the month of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the State of South Carolina.
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