WHEREAS, about every two and a half minutes, a person in the United States is diagnosed with lung cancer; and

WHEREAS, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women and men; and

WHEREAS, lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and increased awareness will result in more high-risk individuals getting screened; and

WHEREAS, public support for research funding will result in new treatments and better methods of early detection; and

WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is a national initiative led by the American Lung Association to defeat lung cancer.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 58TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives hereby designates the second week in May as Turquoise Takeover Week throughout the State of Oklahoma and encourages all residents to learn more about lung cancer, risk factors and early detection.