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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Declaring October 23, )
1993, as SOROPTIMIST;PINK RIBBON ) RESOLUTION NO. 931 610
DAY in Contra Costa County )
WHEREAS, Soroptimist International is the world's largest classified service organization
dedicated to improving the status of women everywhere; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer is a disease that affects both men and women; and
WHEREAS, studies predict one in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer
in her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, the pink ribbon is a recognized symbol of breast cancer awareness; and
WHEREAS, awareness and education are important factors in the prevention and early treatment
of this potentially fatal disease; and
WHEREAS, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 23 is National Make a
Difference Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors declares October 23,
1993, as SOROPTIMIST PINK RIBBON DAY and encourages citizen action to support
Soroptimist efforts on this day to educate the public and to raise funds for breast cancer
research.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON October 19, 1993, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Sunne Wright McPeak
Tom Powers �11J&Smith
ayle Bishop Tom Torlakson, Chair
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 19th day of October, 1993.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and Countv Administrator.
BY
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Introduced by Supervisor
Sunne Wright McPeak,
District IV