HR 65
- Session Year: 2021-2022
- House: Assembly
- Latest Version Date: 2021-08-16
WHEREAS, There are over 15,000 Americans who develop a sarcoma every year; and
WHEREAS, We lose thousands of citizens every year who were suffering from this horrible cancer; and
WHEREAS, There are two major subform groups of sarcomas that affect its victims, primary bone growth and soft tissue sarcomas, which affect vastly different groups of people; and
WHEREAS, Bone growth sarcomas primarily effect teenagers from 15 to 19 years of age, inclusive; and
WHEREAS, Soft tissue sarcomas are found primarily in adults over 30 years of age, although there are different forms that affect younger children; and
WHEREAS, Sarcomas can affect all people, no matter the race, age, gender, or social status; and
WHEREAS, There are 10 different types of soft tissue sarcomas, which develop in blood vessels, fats, muscles, nerves, and tendons; and
WHEREAS, Primary bone growth sarcomas, including osteosarcomas and Ewing sarcomas, start directly in the bones then spread outward from there; and
WHEREAS, Physical examination, different imaging methods, and biopsy are needed to diagnose the various forms of sarcoma; and
WHEREAS, Chemotherapy, radiation, and other therapy with surgery can help stunt the growth of the cancer; and
WHEREAS, July is recognized as Sarcoma Awareness Month; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That further awareness is needed of sarcomas and the effects they have on victims and their families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
|
Date
|
Status
|
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | Coauthors revised. |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Referred to Com. on RLS. |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Introduced. |
|
Date
|
Description
|
Location
|
Votes
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2021 | HR 65 Kiley Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session | Assembly Floor |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
Bill Author
Bill Co-Author(s):
