Allegheny County Council - File #: 9213-15

• File #: 9213-15
• Version: 1
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Presented & Filed
• File created: 10/15/2015
• In control: County Council
• On agenda: 10/20/2015
• Final action: 10/20/2015
• Title: Proclamation declaring the month of October 2015 to be “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Allegheny County.
• Sponsors: Terri Klein, Tom Baker, John DeFazio, Jim Ellenbogen, Michael Finnerty, Nick Futules, Amanda Green Hawkins, Heather Heidelbaugh, Ed Kress, Bob Macey, Chuck Martoni, John Palmiere, Jan Rea, William Robinson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2015	1	County Council

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Proclamation declaring the month of October 2015 to be “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Allegheny County.

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WHEREAS, breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among American women; and

WHEREAS, organizations across Allegheny County and the United States come together every October to spread the important message of breast cancer awareness; and

WHEREAS, Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists who fight to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all, and energize science to find cures; and

WHEREAS, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we renew our commitment to fighting this disease, raising awareness, and supporting those affected by breast cancer;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council, on behalf of the citizens of Allegheny County, does hereby proclaim the month of October 2015 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Allegheny County.  We commend the efforts of the Pittsburgh Chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and we call upon government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and the residents of Allegheny County to continue our community’s strong commitment to preventing, treating, and ultimately curing breast cancer.