SR 118 — Relative to Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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now, therefore, be itResolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate hereby designates September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in California;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Senate encourages all individuals, particularly those at higher risk, to engage in informed discussions with their health care providers regarding prostate cancer screening and early detection;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Senate urges increased awareness of the importance of continued vigilance in prostate cancer testing;

and be it furtherResolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.