HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY OF 2025, TO BE "FIREFIGHTER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

This resolution designates January 2025 as "Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month" in Rhode Island. It formally recognizes the elevated cancer risks firefighters face - citing higher rates of specific cancers like mesothelioma and prostate cancer compared to the general population - based on CDC/NIOSH research. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). It has no binding policy effects but aims to raise public awareness about firefighter cancer risks. (1 sentence, as it is a procedural commemorative resolution.)