RESOLUTION NO. 160766
Declaring
the month of October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Kansas City,
Missouri and recognizing the work of the American Cancer Society, the Susan G.
Komen Foundation, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
WHEREAS, breast cancer is one of the most
common cancers among American women affecting roughly 240,000 women, and 2,600
men each year, which leads to over 40,000 people dying of breast cancer yearly;
and
WHEREAS, statistics show 1 out of 8 women will
develop breast cancer and it is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women
ages 15-54; and
WHEREAS, the discovery that breast cancer is
not one disease, but many, shows support for increased funding for genetic
research and treatment is critically needed; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society, the Susan
G. Komen Foundation, and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation have invested in
breakthrough research that have resulted in dramatic improvements in cancer
research, treatment and early detection thus there are over 2.8 million breast
cancer survivors in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month
increases the public’s awareness about breast cancer, the importance of
screening and early detection, and the need for funding for research and better
treatments; and
WHEREAS, on October 13th the City Council will
stand in solidarity with those battling breast cancer, at risk for breast
cancer and to salute the women and men who dedicate themselves to the
prevention, detection, and treatment of Breast Cancer. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare the
month of October 2016 to be "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Kansas
City, Missouri and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be
spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy
hereof is presented to Shontrice Patillo, Bridgett Myers and Carli Good with the Mayor and Council encouraging all citizens of
Kansas City to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
__________________________________________