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Proclamation declaring the month of October 2016 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded in 1985 to promote mammography as a weapon in the fight against breast cancer; in 1991 the Susan G. Komen Foundation first utilized the Pink Ribbon as a symbol for the cause in its New York City race for breast cancer survivors; 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, despite considerable progress made in screening, early detection and better treatments, and although mortality rates are steadily decreasing, breast cancer is still the second leading cause of cancer deaths among women in our country; and
WHEREAS, knowing the risk factors for breast cancer, including family and personal history, obesity, genetic changes and prior exposure to radiation, as well as exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy balanced diet and body weight, and regular diagnostic screening, may lower or mitigate the development of breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny County holds the health and safety of its citizens as a permanent concern, during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we stand with our mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends, and we recognize all who have joined their loved ones in fighting their battle, as well as the advocates, researchers, and health care providers whose care and hard work gives hope to those living with breast cancer. By educating ourselves and supporting innovative research, we will improve the quality of life for all Americans affected by breast cancer and, one day, defeat this terrible disease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby join the nation in proclaiming October 2016 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” We commend t...
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