Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health, to which was referred H.C.R. No. 8 entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to raise awareness of the frequency of cervical cancer and how it can be detected and prevented by designating the month of January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

The American Cancer Society submitted testimony in support of this measure. A member of the House of Representatives submitted testimony in support of the intent.

As the proponents noted, cervical cancer is preventable, curable, and with regular and accurate screenings, the incidence of cervical cancer can be reduced. This measure will help bring attention to the disease and promote education regarding the need for routine and accurate PAP smear and human papilloma virus screening.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee concurs with the intent and purpose of H.C.R. No. 8, and recommends its adoption.