HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 10071997 - 97-450 IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING RESOLUTION NO. 97/450
OCTOBER AS "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
IN CONTRA,COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, breast cancer is a devastating public health crisis, the most common cancer among
women and the second leading cause of cancer death for women in the U.S. and California; and
WHEREAS, women in Contra Costa have the second highest incidence of breast cancer in the state.
Contra Costa's breast cancer rate is the highest in the state among Hispanics, second highest among
Asian women and third highest among African American women; and
WHEREAS, early detection --- through clinical breast examinations and mammograms --- is the best
way to improve a woman's chances for survival against breast cancer;
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa Breast Cancer Partnership is a coalition formed by community-based
organizations, breast cancer survivors, advocates, health care providers and county agencies to
make breast cancer screening a community priority;
WHEREAS, the Partnership would like to honor the special efforts of community organizations to
educate and raise awareness of low income and underserved women about the importance of breast
health check-ups;
WHERAS, the Partnership would like to recognize the important role families have in encouraging
their loved ones to receive annual breast health exams by providing Familia Awareness Prevention
pins. These pins are a symbol of our support for the many women and families who have been
touched by breast cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does
hereby proclaim the month of October, 1997 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month."
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this Th Day of October,
1997.
INTRODUCED BY:
GAYLE B. UILKEMA ROGERS
District II Supervisor Di ct I Supervisor
(absent) TCC
DONNA GERBER MARK DESAULNIER
District III Supervisor District N Supervisor
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District V Supervisor
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an
Order entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the
date aforesaid.
Phil Batchelor,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
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By
Deputy Clerk