HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2004-154 - Think Pink
. RESOLUTION NO. 2004-154 .
A RESOLUTION OF mE CITY COUNCIL OF mE CITY OF REDDING DECLARING
OCTOBER 2004, AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH,"
AND OCTOBER 21, 2004, AS "THINK PINK DA y,"
IN mE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, breast cancer affects every community in California as the most commonly-diagnosed cancer
in women, striking one in eight; and
WHEREAS, even though the number of breast cancer cases diagnosed annually in California has not
decreased since 1988, the mortality rate has decreased by 24% primarily due to patient awareness and early detection
through breast cancer screening, which improves chances for cure and survival; and
WHEREAS, between 1996 and the year 2000, 839 cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in Shasta County
alone; and, it is estimated that 150 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2004, with 21,860 new cases
diagnosed statewide; and
WHEREAS, three types of breast examinations are proven to be effective in early detection: routine
mammography (the single most effective method), yearly clinical breast exams and monthly breast self-examination;
and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of Nor Cal Think Pink, the "Think Pink" campaign continues to grow with
39 Northern California communities in the counties of Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, Tehama, and Butte now participating
by handing out breast cancer information bags to members of the community; and
WHEREAS, 2004 marks the eighth year of the Nor Cal Think Pink project to raise awareness about breast
cancer and observe "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and "Think Pink Day," which provides an opportunity for
women to become aware that they are at risk and to participate in breast cancer screening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding does hereby
proclaim the month of October 2004 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and October 21, 2004, as "Think Pink
Day," in Redding, and urges all women to obtain routine mammography, clinical breast exams, and perform monthly
self examination.
BE IT FURmER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding encourages all citizens to
support this life-saving endeavor by wearing pink on "Think Pink Day" to increase public awareness of this important
event.
. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Redding on the 5th day of October, 2004, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Cibula, Kight, Mathena, Stegall, and Pohlmeyer
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