Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
GOVERNMENT CODE |
Title 6. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Subtitle B. STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES |
Chapter 662. HOLIDAYS AND RECOGNITION DAYS, WEEKS, AND MONTHS |
Subchapter D. RECOGNITION MONTHS |
Sec. 662.108. MINORITY CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
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(a) April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of cancer in minority populations and encourage funding of education and earlier and more effective diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
(b) Minority Cancer Awareness Month shall be regularly observed by appropriate activities in public locations to increase cancer awareness, including the specific effects, incidences, and impact of cancer on minority populations, and encourage support for minority cancer education, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 202 , Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.