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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 164          WHEREAS, Members of the American Cancer Society Cancer   Action Network are visiting the State Capitol on February 26,   2025; and          WHEREAS, In 2025, experts estimate there will be over 2   million new cancer cases in the United States, including more   than 150,000 in Texas; the disease is expected to claim the lives   of over 618,000 Americans, including more than 45,000 Texans; and          WHEREAS, Among men, prostate cancer is the most common   diagnosis, while breast cancer is the leading diagnosis for   women; fortunately, investment in cancer research has paid   impressive dividends, helping to save thousands of lives; and          WHEREAS, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network   volunteers work diligently to reduce cancer rates as champions of   early detection programs; in addition, they sponsor media   campaigns, grassroots engagement efforts in local communities,   and other forms of advocacy; they encourage leaders across the   state to be proactive in adopting measures that can lower the   incidence of the disease; and          WHEREAS, Through their dedication to the mission of the   American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the   organization's staff and volunteers are making vital   contributions in behalf of the millions of families searching for   cures; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2025, as American   Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Day at the State Capitol and   extend to the members of the visiting delegation sincere best   wishes for continued success in their important endeavors; and,   be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard   from the Texas Senate.     Parker                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 26, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate