CALFORNIR
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, the LUNG FORCE initiative celebrates 10 years of progress to defeat lung cancer in 2024; and
Whereas, about every two minutes, a person in the U.S. is diagnosed with lunch cancer; and
Whereas, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths; and Whereas, lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and increased awareness wil esult in more high-risk individuals getting screened; anc Whereas, public support for research funding will result in new treatments and better methods of early detection; and
Whereas, LUNG FORCE is a national initiative led by the American Lung Association, to defeat lung cancer; and
Now, therefore, I, Elen Asatryan, Mayor of the City of Glendale, hereby proclaim the second week in May as
Lung Cancer Action Week
throughout the city and encourages all residents of Glendale to learn more about lung cancer, risk factors and early detection, and take action.
Elen Asatryan, Mayor
May 7, 2024