AJR60: Joint Resolution Text

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2005 - 2006 LEGISLATURE

2005 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 60

October 17, 2005 - Introduced by Representatives Rhoades, Vruwink, Lamb, Huebsch, Sinicki, Benedict, Hines, Hubler, Cullen, Gronemus, Shilling, Wood, Travis, Suder, M. Williams, Ott, Fields, Sheridan, Gard, Lehman, Grigsby, Nischke, Nelson, Boyle, Musser, Pettis, Berceau, McCormick, Pocan, Davis, Hundertmark, Seidel, Nerison, Jeskewitz, Owens, Kerkman, Toles, Van Roy, Wasserman, Kreibich, Kreuser, Molepske, Ziegelbauer, Hebl, Albers, Krawczyk, Vrakas, Petrowski, Towns, Gielow, Strachota, Ballweg and Gunderson, cosponsored by Senators Darling, Taylor, Kapanke, Coggs, Schultz, Brown, Roessler, A. Lasee, Erpenbach, Leibham, Lassa, Cowles, Harsdorf, Stepp, Robson, Lazich, Plale and Ellis. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR60,1,1 Relating to: proclaiming the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

AJR60,1,3 Whereas, the American Cancer Society reports that breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Wisconsin women; and

AJR60,1,5 Whereas, breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in Wisconsin women; and

AJR60,1,8 Whereas, this year there will be 211,240 new cases of breast cancer and 40,410 deaths from breast cancer in the United States and 4,130 new cases of breast cancer and 790 deaths from breast cancer in Wisconsin; and

AJR60,1,11 Whereas, the American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms for women beginning at age 40 and clinical breast exams every 3 years for women in their 20s and 30s; and

AJR60,1,14 Whereas, the recent declines in breast cancer mortality have been attributed to the regular use of screening mammography and to improvements in treatment; and

AJR60,2,3 Whereas, the 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer (cancer that has not spread) is 98 percent, but the survival rate declines if the cancer has spread regionally or distantly; and

AJR60,2,5 Whereas, currently 63 percent of breast cancers are diagnosed at a localized stage; and

AJR60,2,8 Whereas, African-American, Hispanic/Latina, and American Indian/Alaska Native women are more likely to be diagnosed at regional and distant stages than Caucasian and Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders; and

AJR60,2,10 Whereas, over one-third of Wisconsin women over age 40 have not had a recent mammogram; and

AJR60,2,12 Whereas, it is in the public interest to promote public awareness of the benefits of early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer; and

AJR60,2,15 Whereas, it is appropriate for the state of Wisconsin to join with its citizens, their families, and loved ones throughout the state in recognizing the importance of this disease; now, therefore, be it

AJR60,2,20 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature proclaim the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to promote early detection, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer and to encourage women to be screened according to the American Cancer Society's guidelines.

AJR60,2,21 (End)