Dated: October 26, 2022
RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of this disease. We rededicate ourselves to supporting patients and their families, boosting access to care, and raising awareness about the life-saving importance of early screening; and WHEREAS, we honor all those we have lost to this terrible disease and celebrate the courageous survivors and advocates fighting to beat it, along with the loved ones and medical providers who have their back every day; and
WHEREAS, one in eight women will be diagnosed in their lifetimes, including an expected 290,000 just this year; and
WHEREAS, every woman is at risk for breast cancer even if she has no family history or other risk factors for the disease; and
WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the fight doesn’t end on October 31. Taking the right steps to combat this disease includes screening tests for early detection and prevention, standing by survivors and their families, and supporting worthy organizations that provide quality treatment and care for those who are working tirelessly to find a cure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and encourages women to learn about their risk for breast cancer, talk to their health care provider about recommended breast cancer screenings, and be screened with clinical breast exams and mammograms, as appropriate.
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Mark Nagales, Mayor
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Buenaflor Nicolas, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember