| http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/11325
September 26, 2008
DALLAS –
Gov. Rick Perry today encouraged the continued support of cancer
research, prevention and treatment at the groundbreaking of
the Baylor Cancer Center.
“Baylor’s
new facility will be an essential part of our statewide effort
to eradicate this indiscriminate killer,” Gov. Perry said.
“The brilliant ideas in cancer research developed at this
center will move us closer to discovering a cure, bringing an
end to cancer’s deadly role in our society.”
The governor
noted that facilities like the Baylor Cancer Center combined
with funding provided by Proposition 15, will launch Texas to
the forefront of biomedical research and innovation. Proposition
15 was created by the Texas Legislature at Gov. Perry’s
request through House Bill 14 and approved by voters in Nov.
2007.
It established
the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, enabling
the issuance of $3 billion in bonds over the next ten years
to fund cancer research at institutions throughout the state.
“When
completed in 2013, it will be our goal to be a nationally and
internationally renowned cancer care destination, building on
Baylor Dallas’ commitment to providing advanced cancer
treatments and leading the charge of improvement in cancer care
through research,” said Joel T. Allison, president of
Baylor Health Care System.
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