HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation - pdf - 10.04.2022Proclamation
WHEREAS, While considerable progress has been made in the fight against
breast cancer, it remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer and
the second leading cause of death among women in the nation;
WHEREAS,
United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than
43,250 will die as a result of the disease;
WHEREAS,
to increase awareness about the disease and to raise funds for
research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure;
WHEREAS,
commitment to support breast cancer research and to educate all
citizens about its risk factors, early detection, and treatment;
WHEREAS,
the disease, their families and friends who are a constant source of
love and encouragement, and applaud the efforts of our medical
professionals and researchers working to find a cure to one day
defeat this deadly disease;
THEREFORE,
proclaim October 2022 as
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
in the City of Cupertino, and encourage all citizens to learn about early detection practices
and educational resources provided to those who are affected by this disease in order to
better maintain and assist our citizens in leading healthy, long lives.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, October Fourth, Two Thousand and Twenty Two.
____________________________
Darcy Paul
Mayor