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- RESOLUTION NO. 2010 - 15.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DECLARING OCTOBER 2010, AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH,"
AND OCTOBER 21,2010, 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, patient awareness and early detection through breast cancer screening improves the chances
for cure and survival by 98 percent; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that in 2010, 135 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in Shasta
County, and 21,130 cases will be 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, 2010 marks the 14th 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, 43 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 21 - 23, 2010, beginning at 7:00 p.m., the community is invited to a 'Pink
Sundial Event' where the Sundial Bridge will be 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 2010, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month," and October 21,2010, as "Think Pink Day,"
in Redding, and urges all citizens to wear pink on "Think Pink Day" in support of this life-saving community
effort.
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 5 day of October, 2010, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Bosetti, Dickerson, Mf;A:Jhur, Stegall, and Jones
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None rit.
PATrNES, Mayor
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FORM APPROVED:
RI~~Attorney
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