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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, A cancer survivor is anyone living with a history 
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of cancer from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of 
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life; and

 
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    WHEREAS, There are over 10.1 million cancer survivors in 
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the United States; and

 
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    WHEREAS, There are over 20,300 1-5 year cancer survivors in 
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Illinois; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Over 1.3 million new cancer cases will be 
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diagnosed in the United States this year; and

 
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    WHEREAS, While many public health initiatives address 
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early detection, prevention, and control of cancer, public 
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health efforts to address cancer survivorship are relatively 
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new; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Survivors face numerous physical, psychological, 
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social, spiritual, and financial issues at diagnosis, during 
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treatment, and for the remaining years of their lives; and

 
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    WHEREAS, It is desirable to minimize pain, disability, and 
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psychosocial distress for those living with, through, and 
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beyond cancer; and

 
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    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois has an active and productive 
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cancer survivor population, demonstrating that a cancer 
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diagnosis is no longer an automatic death sentence; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Spas and salons can provide survivors a wonderful 
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gift of support by offering free services to cancer survivors 
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on the first Tuesday of December as part of a coordinated 
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cancer survivor event originated by Barbara Paget of Highland 
 


 






HR1505
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Park, Illinois, and supported by Gilda's Club and the 
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Conference of Women Legislators; therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
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we salute all cancer survivors, and we recognize Cancer 
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Survivor Salon and Spa Support Day; and be it further
 
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    RESOLVED, That we urge all spas and salons to participate 
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and honor cancer survivors by offering free services on the 
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first Tuesday in December to women, men, and children who have 
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courageously fought their battle with cancer; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Barbara Paget with our gratitude.