HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-66Suggested by: Mayor Porter
CITY OF KENAI
KENAI.AIASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -66
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, RECOGNIZING
THE IMPORTANCE OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND EARLY
DETECTION.
WHEREAS, after skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in
women. About one in eight women born today in the United States will be diagnosed
with breast cancer at some point during her life; and,
WHEREAS, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, and
is projected to claim the lives of nearly 40,000 women this year; and,
WHEREAS, an estimated 232,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be
diagnosed in women in 2013; and,
WHEREAS, although mortality rates have fallen as knowledge about the disease has
increased, the number of breast cancer cases diagnosed each year still continues to
rise; and,
WHEREAS, there are now more than 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S.;
and,
WHEREAS, men as well as women are at risk for breast cancer. It's estimated that
more than 2,200 men will be diagnosed in 2013, and around 400 men will die from
the disease. While far less common in men than in women, men still have a 1 in
1,000 chance of getting breast cancer in their lifetime; and,
WHEREAS, self breast - examinations and mammography are among the most effective
and widely available methods of early detection of breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, several new and promising technologies are being developed to enhance
the early detection of breast cancer, including: ultrasound, magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), medi- photonics, new signal processing, and several kinds of digital
computer - enhanced images; and,
WHEREAS, although October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, many communities and organizations are dedicated to raising awareness and
educating individuals about breast cancer throughout the year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City of Kenai encourages our residents to join in activities that
increase awareness of breast cancer prevention and supports research working
towards eradication of the disease.
Resolution No. 2013 -66
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PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2nd day of October,
2013.
PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATT 'T:
Sant5hAocfigh, CW Clerk