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OH SR395

Resolution

Status

Passed

9/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Edna Brown

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Origin

Senate

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Designates September 12, 2014, as Ohio Childhood Cancer Awareness Day in Ohio
  • Recognizes that approximately 15,700 young people are diagnosed with cancer annually and more than 40,000 children receive cancer treatment each year
  • Notes that childhood cancer survival rates have improved to nearly 90 percent due to earlier diagnosis and treatment advancements, though cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease in children
  • Encourages Ohioans to participate in local and statewide events to raise awareness and support those affected by childhood cancer
  • Directs the Clerk of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to Ohio news media

Legislative Description

Designating Ohio Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, September 12, 2014.

Last Action

Adopted

9/29/2014

Full Bill Text

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