Whereas, Non-smokers who breathe second-hand smoke have an increased risk of developing lung cancer; and,

Whereas, Over 7,600 Michigan residents were diagnosed with lung cancer in 2006, and in 2007 over 5,900 Michigan residents died of lung cancer; and,

Whereas, Increasing age, a personal history of lung cancer, hookah (water pipe) smoking, radiation treatment to the chest, air pollution, history of tuberculosis, and exposure to asbestos, radon, or other specific cancer-causing agents in the workplace or environment increase an individual's risk of developing lung cancer; and,

Whereas, The Michigan Department of Community Health's Tobacco Quit Line offers counseling or referral services free of charge to Michigan residents by calling 1-800-480-QUIT; and,

Whereas, Education can enable Michigan residents to better understand that there are resources available to help them quit smoking and learn more about second-hand smoke.  Such efforts are underway by the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Michigan Cancer Consortium and its members, Tobacco-Free Michigan, the state of Michigan, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

Now, Therefore, be it Resolved, That I, Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of the state of Michigan, do hereby proclaim November 2009 Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Michigan.  I urge all citizens to learn more about this disease, to understand risk factors for developing it, and to recognize that there are free quit tobacco resources available.