[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 230 Referred in Senate (RFS)] 1st Session H. CON. RES. 230 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 30, 2007 Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and for other purposes. Whereas every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer; Whereas another 180,510 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States in 2007; Whereas breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women between the ages of 45 and 54; Whereas 1 out of every 8 women who live to the age of 85 will develop breast cancer in her lifetime; Whereas the survival rate of women who have breast cancer is 98.1 percent when detected in the early stages; Whereas mammograms and monthly breast self-examinations are the key components of early detection; and Whereas observing a Breast Cancer Awareness Month would provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self- examinations and annual mammograms: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress-- (1) supports the observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in order to provide a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of monthly breast self-examinations and annual mammograms; (2) salutes the more than 2.4 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and the efforts of victims, volunteers, and professionals who combat breast cancer each day; (3) recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations for their work in promoting awareness about breast cancer, providing information, and offering treatment to its sufferers; and (4) urges organizations and health practitioners to use this opportunity to promote awareness about breast cancer, to support monthly self-examinations, and to encourage annual mammograms. Passed the House of Representatives October 29, 2007. Attest: LORRAINE C. MILLER, Clerk.