Proclaiming October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2021 AS BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 12th day of October, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith
By: Amber Smith, Vacant, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Rieva Lester Sean D . Swope
Rieva Lester, Sean D. Swope, Commissioner
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PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2021 AS
Breast ancer Awareness Month
WHEREAS,while considerable progress has been made in the fight against breast cancer, it
remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of death among
women in the United States;and
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WHEREAS, it's estimated that more than 220,000 men and women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer and more than 40,000 will die as a result of the disease in the U.S. each year; and
WHEREAS, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month,an annual campaign to increase
awareness about the disease; and 8«
WHEREAS,during this month,we reaffirm our commitment to support breast cancer research
and to educate all citizens about its risk factors,detection and treatment;and
WHEREAS, as we display pink ribbons and wear pink clothing to raise awareness,we also support those
courageously fighting breast cancer and honor the lives lost to the disease; and
WHEREAS,this October,we recognize breast cancer survivors,those battling the disease and the family
members and friends who are tireless sources of love and encouragement;and we applaud the efforts of
our medical professionals and researchers working to find a cure for this deadly disease; and
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to unite all citizens in our community to
prevent breast cancer deaths through increased education and regular screening;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners does hereby
proclaim October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Done in open session this 12th day of October 2021.
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Oct. 12, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Proclaiming October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Contact: Tammy Martin Phone:
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
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Proclaiming October 2021 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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