SR0406 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, It is estimated that 1,762,450 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2019; and

WHEREAS, The lifetime probability of a male or female developing cancer is 1 in 3; and

WHEREAS, A cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life; and

WHEREAS, The National Cancer Institute reports that there are 15,500,000 cancer survivors in the United States, and the number of cancer survivors is expected to increase to 20,300,000 by 2026; and

WHEREAS, Cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or permanent side effects, both physical and psychological; and

WHEREAS, Men, women, and children have been diagnosed with and battled cancer; and

WHEREAS, Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is a purely volunteer event where volunteers from the spa, beauty, and related industries offer their support and provide complimentary services to all cancer survivors; and

WHEREAS, The goal of Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is to ensure that all survivors feel empowered and included in their communities; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2003, Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day has expanded to include thousands of salons in all 50 States, Canada, and the United Kingdom; and

WHEREAS, Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is recognized by both state and local governments and numerous cancer support groups; and

WHEREAS, Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is the only event of its kind, with no solicitation of funds before, during, or after the event; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the first Tuesday in June is recognized as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare June 4, 2019 as Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day in the State of Illinois; and be it further

RESOLVED, That we recognize the value of support for all men, women, and children cancer survivors, and the positive impact support has for both patients and families.