ADAO Applauds Senate for Passage of ''National Asbestos Awareness Week''

Resolution Furthers Education and Awareness of Asbestos Dangers
WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), an
organization dedicated to serving as the voice of asbestos victims,
today applauds the United States Senate for designating the first week
of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week." In particular, ADAO
praises Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and additional cosponsors and key
supporters of S.RES.108 including: Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL),
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA),
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Senator
Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) for their leadership
in this important legislative victory.

"We are pleased with this resolution as we become a step closer to
eliminating asbestos exposure in the United States," said Dr. Richard
Lemen, former Assistant Surgeon General and Co-chairman of the ADAO
Science Advisory Board.

"There are a large number of asbestos-caused diseases and cancers
that continue to affect the many Americans who have been exposed over
the years. We can only hope that this resolution will finally put a
stop to the ongoing problem and put a ban on asbestos once and for
all," stated Michael R. Harbut, MD, MPH, FCCP, CoDirector, National
Center for Vermiculite and Asbestos-Related Cancers, Karmanos Cancer
Institute, Wayne State University.

"The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization applauds the U.S.
Senate and the bi-partisan cosponsors for their continued support in
preventing deadly asbestos exposure and giving Americans peace of mind
that our children may be raised in a safer environment," said Linda
Reinstein, Executive Director of the Asbestos Disease Awareness
Organization.

To recognize National Asbestos Awareness Week, ADAO will hold its
fourth annual conference and Remembrance Service at Barbara Ann
Karmanos Cancer Institute on March 29-30 in Detroit, Michigan.

About Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) was founded by
asbestos victims and their families in 2004. ADAO seeks to give
asbestos victims a united voice to help ensure that their rights are
fairly represented and protected, and raise public awareness about the
dangers of asbestos exposure and the incurable and often deadly
asbestos related diseases. ADAO is funded through voluntary
contributions and staffed by volunteers. For more information visit
www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org.

Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO)
Media Contact:
Doug Larkin
Director of Communications
202-391-1546
doug@asbestosdiseaseawareness.org

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