MICHIGAN SENATE
Offered by Senators Zorn, Chang, LaSata, Polehanki and Wojno
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 2022 AS COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and women; and
WHEREAS, In 2021, an estimated 151,030 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer and there were approximately 53,000 deaths; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, colorectal cancer is expected to cause about 52,580 deaths; and
WHEREAS, Colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented with timely screening to find and remove pre-cancerous polyps; and
WHEREAS, The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT) strives to increase timely colorectal cancer screening rates to 80 percent for all eligible Americans; and
WHEREAS, It is critical that people of all ages recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease; and
WHEREAS, Observing Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during March provides a special opportunity to offer education on the importance of early detection and screening; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body recognize March 2022 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and urge all citizens to observe this important occasion.
Adopted by the Senate, March 2, 2022.
Secretary of the Senate