THIRD READING

Bill No: ACR 244

Author: Baker (R), et al.

Introduced: 5/25/18

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 6/4/18

SUBJECT: California Cancer Survivors Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution designates Sunday, June 3, 2018, as California Cancer Survivors Day, to coincide with National Cancer Survivors Day.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

Surviving cancer can leave a host of problems in its wake. Physical, emotional, and financial hardships often persist for years after diagnosis and treatment.
National Cancer Survivors Day is a celebration for those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community. On National Cancer Survivors Day, thousands gather across the globe to honor cancer survivors and to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be fruitful, rewarding, and even inspiring.
National Cancer Survivors Day is a day to draw attention to the ongoing challenges of cancer survivorship to promote more resources, research, and survivor-friendly legislation to improve cancer survivors’ quality of life.
The Legislature urges everyone who participates in National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations to not only recognize those who are living with a history of cancer, but also raise awareness of the hardship cancer survivors face beyond treatment.

This resolution designates Sunday, June 3, 2018, as California Cancer Survivors Day, to coincide with National Cancer Survivors Day.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 62 (Baker, Resolution Chapter 117, Statutes of 2015) designated June 7, 2015, as California Cancer Survivors Day, to coincide with National Cancer Survivors Day.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 6/11/18)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 6/11/18)

None received

ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT: The author states, “National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual, treasured celebration of life that is held in hundreds of communities nationwide, and around the world, on the first Sunday in June. It provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer, including America’s more than 14 million cancer survivors, to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way.”

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

6/13/18 14:37:37

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ACR 244: California Cancer Survivors Day.

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