HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-150 - Breast Cancer AwarenessvmSOLtrrioN NO. 2003:/.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DECLARING
THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2003, AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH,"
OCTOBER 16, 2003, AS "THINK PINK DAY,"
AND OCTOBER 17, 2003 AS "NATION.~,L MAMMOGRAPHY DAY"
WHEREAS, breast cancer affects every community in California as the most commonly diagnosed cancer
in women, striking one in eight; and
WHEREAS, since 1995, the national death rate has declined,by more than 3.4% annually, primarily due to
patient awareness and early detection .through breast cancer screening which improves chances for survival -
reducing fatalities 16% in women 40 years and older and 33% in women 50 years and older; 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, breast cancer is not a disease exclusive to women with almost 1,500 new cases of male breast
cancer diagnosed in 2003, of which 200 will succumb to the disease; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of Nor Cal Think Pink members, the "Think Pink" campaign is spreading
across the nation to florists eager to join the fight against breast cancer by donating millions of the campaign's
"signature" flower, the camation, from locations in New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Michigan, Texas,
Wisconsin, Louisiana, Maine, New Jersey, and North Dakota; and
WHEREAS, the observance of "Breast Cancer Awareness' Month," "Think Pink Day," and "National
Mammography Day," provide an'opportunity for women to becomeaware that they are at risk and participate in
breast cancer screening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding proclaims the
month of October 2003 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," October 16, 2003, as "Think Pink Day," and October
17, 2003, as "National Mammography Day," in Redding, and urges all women to be aware of and reduce their risk
of breast cancer, and encourages all citizens to support this life-saving endeavor by wearing pink on that 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 7th day of October, 2003, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kight,
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
FORM APPROVED:
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