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Senate adopts resolution declaring June 16–22 Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week
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Summary
The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 73, designating June 16–22 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Awareness Week and urging Californians to review family medical history and consult health providers about screening.
Senator Anilo, presenting Senate Concurrent Resolution 73, told the Senate the measure designates June 16–22 as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) Awareness Week to raise public understanding of a hereditary condition that greatly increases the risk of multiple cancers.
The resolution’s sponsor said the goal is education: understanding family history can help healthcare providers “determine appropriate treatment and screening protocol for prevention and early detection,” and cited a partnership with Stanford University programs that promoted the awareness week.
The resolution text, as read on the floor, notes that undiagnosed FAP and attenuated FAP (AFAP) can increase cancer risk in the colon and other organs and lists other related conditions that screening can detect earlier. Senator Anilo asked for an aye vote.
No members rose to speak against the resolution. The secretary then called the roll and the resolution passed on a recorded vote, Ayes 36, Noes 0.
After adoption, Senator Anilo introduced Dan Drydock, identified on the floor as a constituent, a retired Navy veteran and a 13‑year hereditary colon cancer syndrome patient who has worked with Stanford as a live case presentation. The senator asked colleagues to join in a round of applause for Drydock’s advocacy and patient work.
The resolution does not appropriate funding or change screening requirements; it functions as a formal state recognition encouraging public education and communication with medical providers.
Votes at a glance: SCR 73 (Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Awareness Week) — adopted, Ayes 36, Noes 0.
