HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-178 - Think Pink Day
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009 - 178
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DECLARING OCTOBER, 2009, AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH,"
AND OCTOBER 15, 2009, AS "THINK PINK DAY" IN THE 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 ] 988, early detection through breast cancer screening, improved the chances for cure and
survival by more than 97 percent; and
WHEREAS, it is estiinated that in 2009, ]30 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in Shasta
County, and 22,255 diagnosed cases statewide will carry a ] 6 percent fatality rate; 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, 2009 marks the 13th anniversary 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 educating the public about the importance of breast cancer screening; and
WHEREAS, 36 Northern California communities in the counties of Trinity, Siskiyou, Modoc, Tehama,
and Shasta will be participating on "Think Pink Day" by handing out approximately 40,000 breast cancer
information bags to members of the community; and
WHEREAS, on October ]5, 2009, from 7:00 p.m. to ]0:00 p.m., the community is invited to come see
the Sundial Bridge awash with a pink glow supporting breast cancer awareness and education;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby
declares the month of October, 2009, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and October ]5, 2009, as "Think
Pink Day" in Redding, and urges all citizens to wear pink on "Think Pink Day" in support of this life-saving
endeavor. .
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoinf Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of
the City Council of the City of Redding on the 6' day of October, 2009, and was duly adopted at said meeting
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Dickerson, Jones, McArthur, Stegall, and Bosetti
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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