HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation �2
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2002
WHEREAS,breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second
leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States; and
WHEREAS, approximately 5,900 North Carolina women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer and approximately 1,200 North Carolina women will die from the disease in 2002;
and
WHEREAS, every women is at risk for breast cancer even if she has no family history
of the disease,but women over age 50 are at greatest risk for being diagnosed with breast
cancer; and
WHEREAS, a mammogram is the single most effective method of detecting breast
changes long before physical symptoms that may be cancer can be seen or felt; and
WHEREAS, October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, the pink ribbon is the internationally recognized symbol of breast cancer
awareness; and
WHEREAS, community organizations, churches, synagogues, other places of worship,
and work sites can play a special role in educating their members or employees about
breast cancer;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
proclaim October 2002 as "BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" in Orange
County and urge all North Carolinians to wear pink ribbons in recognition of breast
cancer awareness and in honor of North Carolina women who have lost their lives to
breast cancer and for those who are now courageously fighting the battle with breast
cancer, and do further encourage women to consult with their health care providers about
regular screening and to promote early detection of breast cancer by having regular
clinical breast examinations, getting regular mammograms, and practicing monthly breast
self-examination.
This the 1St day of October, 2002
arry J Char
Oran County of mmissioners