STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3080
Honolulu, Hawaii
President of the Senate
Twenty-Fifth State Legislature
State of Hawaii
Madam:
Your Committees on Health and Economic Development and Technology, to which was referred S.C.R. No. 150 entitled:
"SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 26, 2010, AS MESOTHELIOMA AWARENESS DAY,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to designate September 26, 2010 as "Mesothelioma Awareness Day".
Testimony in support of this measure was received from the American Cancer Society. Written testimony presented to the Committees may be reviewed on the Legislature's website.
Your Committees find that mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, has a particularly high mortality rate. However, early detection increases the chances of preventing or delaying death, giving mesothelioma victims more time with loved ones. Your Committees agree with the American Cancer Society that designating a Mesothelioma Awareness Day will encourage individuals to learn more about this cancer and seek appropriate medical help to detect the disease in its early stages.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Health and Economic Development and Technology that are attached to this report, your Committees concur with the intent and purpose of S.C.R. No. 150 and recommend its adoption.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Health and Economic Development and Technology,
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CAROL FUKUNAGA, Chair |
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DAVID Y. IGE, Chair |
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