BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 62 Page 1 Date of Hearing: May 22, 2015 ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES Richard Gordon, Chair ACR 62 (Baker) - As Introduced April 29, 2015 SUBJECT: California Cancer Survivors Day. SUMMARY: Designates Sunday, June 7, 2015, as California Cancer Survivors Day, to coincide with National Cancer Survivors Day. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual, treasured celebration of life that is held in hundreds of communities nationwide, and around the world, on the first Sunday of June to celebrate those who have survived, an inspiration for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of support for families, and an outreach to the community. 2)California Cancer Survivors Day provides an opportunity for all people living with a history of cancer, including America's more than 14 million cancer survivors, to connect with each other, celebrate milestones, and recognize those who have supported them along the way. 3)Due to advances in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and follow up care, more people than ever before ACR 62 Page 2 are surviving the disease. Nonetheless, surviving cancer can leave a host of problems from physical, emotional, and financial hardships which often persist for years after diagnosis and treatment. 4)The National Cancer Survivors Day Foundation believes that more resources, research, and survivor-friendly legislation are needed to improve the quality of life of cancer survivors, both during and after treatment. FISCAL EFFECT: None REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION: Support None on file Opposition None on file Analysis Prepared by:Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 ACR 62 Page 3