SR-112, As Adopted by Senate, November 3, 2015

            Senators Stamas, Booher, Proos, Marleau, Hansen and Knezek offered the following resolution:

            Senate Resolution No. 112.

            A resolution to commemorate November 2015 as No-Shave November in order to raise awareness of men's health issues.

            Whereas, It is important to draw attention to men's health issues as well as cancer prevention, research, education, and continuing care in the state of Michigan; and

            Whereas, Men have a 1-in-2 chance of developing some form of cancer in their lifetime, with prostate cancer being the most prevalent form; and

            Whereas, Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease, and accounts for nearly 1 of every 4 deaths; and

            Whereas, Discussing health issues--mental or physical--with loved ones and doctors improves life expectancy, promotes early detection of diseases and illnesses, and fosters a healthy lifestyle and general well-being; and

            Whereas, No-Shave November is a web-based organization devoted to raising cancer awareness by evoking conversation and encouraging participants to forego shaving for the month of November; and 

            Whereas, The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free; and

            Whereas, No-Shave November began as an Internet campaign in 2009 on Facebook, with few participants, and has since grown into a global movement as thousands of people join the fight against cancer and put down their razors for the month of November; now, therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body commemorate the month of November 2015 as No-Shave November in an effort to raise awareness of men's health issues and to encourage men to openly discuss health issues and schedule regular doctor visits.