119-hres466

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 466 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 466

Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as 
 ``National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day''.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 June 3, 2025

Mr. Schneider (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Huizenga, and Ms. Kelly 
of Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as 
 ``National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day''.

Whereas it is estimated that 2,041,910 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 
 the United States in 2025;
Whereas the lifetime probability of a male or female developing cancer is 
 roughly 2 in 5;
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;
Whereas the National Cancer Institute reports that there are 18,100,000 cancer 
 survivors in the United States;
Whereas cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or permanent side effects, 
 both physical and psychological;
Whereas men, women, and children all have been diagnosed with and battled 
 cancer;
Whereas it is important to recognize the value of support for all men, women, 
 and children who are cancer survivors and the positive impact support 
 has for both patients and families;
Whereas ``Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day'' is a purely volunteer event 
 where thousands of volunteers from the spa, beauty, and related 
 industries freely give their support and services to all cancer 
 survivors;
Whereas ``Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day'' has expanded to thousands of 
 salons in all 50 States since its inception in 2003;
Whereas ``Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day'' is recognized by both State 
 and local governments;
Whereas ``Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day'' is the only event of its 
 kind, with no solicitation of funds either before, during, or after the 
 event; and
Whereas the first Tuesday in June would be an appropriate date to designate as 
 ``National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day'': Now, therefore, be 
 it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day''.
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