A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR Rita Crump-Saddler and 50 Friends for their work to combat cancer.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate are pleased to recognize Rita Crump-Saddler and 50 Friends for advocating for policy change that would treat and prevent cancer; and

 

Whereas, the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network empower local grassroots volunteers to engage in education, advocacy, research, and services and to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change to combat cancer; and

 

Whereas, Ms. Crump-Saddler, a four-year breast cancer survivor from Silverstreet in Newberry County, has been working beside her family and friends for over forty years to raise awareness and funds in the fight against cancer; and

 

Whereas, a civic leader, Ms. Crump-Saddler leads 50 Friends, a volunteer organization comprised of over fifty churches that was organized over fifty years ago to raise awareness and funds for cancer prevention and early detection. The organization advocates for public policy changes that will reduce the cancer burden on our State; and

 

Whereas, as South Carolina continues to navigate through tough legislation, it is more important than ever to support efforts to combat cancer. Not only will effective policies to prevent, detect, and treat cancer save countless lives, but they will significantly reduce the financial strain that this disease places on South Carolinians; and

 

Whereas, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network would like to recognize Ms. Crump-Saddler for her great contributions in the fight against cancer and for standing strong in the face of the ever-changing landscape of the fight against cancer; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate greatly appreciate the dedication and commitment that Rita Crump-Saddler has shown in serving the people and the State of South Carolina.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor Rita Crump-Saddler and 50 Friends for their work to combat cancer.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Rita Crump-Saddler.

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