AJR84,,112023 ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION 84 October 18, 2023 - Introduced by Representatives Joers, Vining, Drake, Emerson, Bare, Ratcliff, Sinicki, Subeck, Shelton, Mursau, Baldeh, Ohnstad, Murphy, Conley, Binsfeld, Cabrera, Considine, Palmeri, C. Anderson and Shankland, cosponsored by Senators Hesselbein, Roys, Agard, Cabral-Guevara, Taylor, Ballweg, Cowles, L. Johnson and Spreitzer. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR84,,22Relating to: proclaiming November 2023 to be Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. AJR84,,33Whereas, this year, an estimated 64,050 adults in the United States will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer; and AJR84,,44Whereas, it is estimated that 50,550 deaths from this disease will occur this year; and AJR84,,55Whereas, pancreatic cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women and the ninth most common cancer in men; and AJR84,,66Whereas, this year, it is estimated that there will be 1,020 deaths from pancreatic cancer in Wisconsin; and AJR84,,77Whereas, in 2023, pancreatic cancer may be the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in Wisconsin; and AJR84,,88Whereas, the good health and well-being of the residents of Wisconsin are enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research in early detection, causes, and effective treatments; now, therefore, be it AJR84,,99Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the Wisconsin Legislature proclaims November 2023 to be Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and encourages all citizens to increase awareness of, education for, and services for pancreatic cancer in Wisconsin.
