S*0197 Concurrent Resolution, By Courson and Giese
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE JANUARY 16, 1999, AS THE CHILDREN'S CENTER
 FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS AT PALMETTO RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DAY IN
 SOUTH CAROLINA.

   12/16/98  Senate Prefiled
   12/16/98  Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations
   01/12/99  Senate Introduced and read first time SJ-75
   01/12/99  Senate Referred to Committee on Invitations SJ-75
   01/19/99  Senate Polled out of committee Invitations SJ-8
   01/19/99  Senate Committee report: Favorable Invitations SJ-8
   01/21/99  Senate Adopted, sent to House SJ-17
   01/26/99  House  Introduced HJ-12
   01/26/99  House  Referred to Committee on Invitations and Memorial
                     Resolutions HJ-12
   01/28/99  House  Committee report: Favorable Invitations and
                     Memorial Resolutions HJ-3
   02/03/99  House  Adopted, returned to Senate with concurrence HJ-24

January 28, 1999

S. 197

S. Printed 1/28/99--H.

Read the first time January 26, 1999.

To whom was referred a Concurrent Resolution (S. 197), to declare January 16, 1999, as the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital Day, etc., respectfully

That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:

RICHARD M. QUINN, JR., for Committee.

TO DECLARE JANUARY 16, 1999, AS THE CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR CANCER AND BLOOD DISORDERS AT PALMETTO RICHLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Whereas, the incidence of cancer and other life threatening blood disorders is an unfortunate reality for many children in our State; and

Whereas, there is a great need for a quality research facility and medical treatment so that these children and their families may be equipped to face the challenges that a diagnosis of cancer or blood disorders can bring; and

Whereas, the nationally recognized Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital has established itself as a model treatment facility; and

Whereas, the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders recognizes the anxiety and stress a diagnosis of cancer or blood disorders can bring to a patient and family; and

Whereas, these issues can be addressed through a variety of counseling and support services provided by the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders such as Camp Kemo, Lasting Impressions, and Hugs and Family Weekend, thereby providing hope which is the key ingredient to patients and families in the treatment process; and

Whereas, the unparalleled level of treatment and service provided by the physicians, nurses, and staff has resulted in a long term survival rate of eighty percent; and

Whereas, the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders will be celebrating its twenty-year anniversary on January 16, 1999, in order to recognize the childhood cancer survivors as well as remembering the patients who succumbed to cancer; and

Whereas, the citizens of the State of South Carolina are blessed and indeed fortunate to have a treatment facility of the reputation and caliber found at the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and wish to acknowledge and applaud their efforts and dedication to duty. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That January 16, 1999, be declared the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders of Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital Day in the State of South Carolina.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital.