WHEREAS, One out of every four deaths in Washington State is caused by cancer; and
     WHEREAS, Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Washington State for all residents; and
     WHEREAS, Cancer is the leading cause of death among adults 45-74 years of age in Washington State; and
     WHEREAS, One out of every two men and one out of every three women will get cancer in their lifetime; and
     WHEREAS, Approximately 30,000 people in Washington State will get cancer in 2003; and
     WHEREAS, Over 10,000 people in Washington State will die from cancer in 2003; and
     WHEREAS, Comprehensive Cancer Control is an integrated and coordinated approach to reducing cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality through prevention, early detection, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliation; and
     WHEREAS, The Washington State Comprehensive Cancer Control Partnership is a voluntary statewide, multidisciplinary group working to develop a state plan by June 2003;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the Comprehensive Cancer Control Partnership and its goal to reduce the burden of cancer on the population of Washington State; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to the Governor and to Representative Paul Sanders, Chairman of the Washington State Prostate Cancer Coalition.