Dated: October 11, 2023
RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER AS BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, for nearly four decades, the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month of bringing awareness, hope, and education about breast cancer and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care; 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, or one person every two minutes in the United States; and
WHEREAS, health disparities among ethnic groups remain as black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women; and WHEREAS, while mortality rates have declined thanks in part to early detection, progress is necessary in targeted treatments and new therapies for improved outcomes; 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, 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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Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember