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K 161

Commemorating the 9th Annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 1, 2025, in conjunction with the observance of National Cancer Survivors Day

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 2 co-sponsors

Ceremonial resolution designates Sock Out Cancer Day on June 1, 2025, alongside National Cancer Survivors Day, recognizing awareness and support with no new laws or spending.

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Bill Summary · K 161

Summary: K 161 — Commemorating Sock Out Cancer Day

Overview

K 161 is a commemorative resolution that designates and recognizes the 9th Annual Sock Out Cancer Day on June 1, 2025, in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day. The measure was introduced and adopted on March 4, 2025. As a resolution, it expresses the legislative body’s support and does not enact new laws or create fiscal obligations.

Purpose and Intent

  • To publicly commemorate Sock Out Cancer Day for its ninth year.
  • To align the observance with National Cancer Survivors Day, highlighting awareness, support for survivors, and the ongoing fight against cancer.
  • To acknowledge contributions of cancer patients, survivors, researchers, clinicians, and advocates.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of Sock Out Cancer Day on June 1, 2025.
  • Acknowledgment that the day is observed in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors Day.
  • Expression of the legislature’s support for awareness, education, and community involvement related to cancer survivorship and related causes.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Residents and communities within the jurisdiction of the legislative body adopting the resolution.
  • Cancer survivors, families, caregivers, patient advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, and supporters engaged in awareness and fundraising activities.
  • State or local agencies and communications channels may reference or promote the observance as part of official proclamations or public messaging (consistent with typical ceremonial resolutions).

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Adopted: March 4, 2025
  • Status: Adopted (ceremonial, non-binding)
  • Fiscal impact: None anticipated, as with most commemorative resolutions, which do not authorize spending or create new programs.

Background and Context

  • National Cancer Survivors Day is a recognized observance intended to celebrate survivorship and raise awareness of survivorship issues.
  • Sock Out Cancer Day is observed as a community-based awareness and fundraising initiative (the bill memorializes the event’s ninth occurrence for that year).

Potential Impact

  • Provides formal recognition and legitimacy to community efforts around cancer awareness and survivorship.
  • Encourages participation in related activities, potentially increasing awareness, solidarity, and charitable contributions within the community.
  • Serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than a policy change, with no direct regulatory or funding implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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