Proclamation - Declaring month of October at Breast Cancer Awareness and End Domestic Violence MonthJoint Proclamation
Declaring the months of October as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month"
and
the month of November as "End Domestic Violence Month"
October and November are National Breast Cancer Awareness and End Domestic Violence
months; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 211,240 new cases of female breast cancer were diagnosed, while an estimated
2,000 new cases of male breast cancer were diagnosed in 2009; and that mammography is recognized as
the most effective method of detecting breast changes that may be cancer long before physical symptoms
can be seen or felt; and
WHEREAS, Domestic Violence is a serious and violent social problem that exists in all economic
segments of society, in all cultures, and in all countries of the world;
WHEREAS, Soroptimists are in a position worldwide to educate everyone, especially women, that they
have the right to feel safe and to live free from violence and that they have access to breast cancer
prevention information and services; and
WHEREAS, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer
Awareness are ongoing Soroptimist efforts to promote awareness, advocacy and action; and
WHEREAS, Soroptimist, is an international volunteer organization for business and professional women
who work to improve the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world, has
launched a Region -wide campaign called "COLOR ME PINK (for breast cancer) AND PURPLE (for
domestic violence) ",
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Rosemead City Council, does hereby proclaim the months of October
as "Breast Cancer Awareness" month and November as "End Domestic Violence" month with special
recognition to Soroptimists of Camino Real Region for their various contributions to the many
communities for advocacy, action and awareness (dissemination of information).
GARY TAYLOR, MAYOR
STEVEN LY. MAYOR PRO TEM
MARGARET CLARK, COUNCIL MEMBER
SANDRA ARMENTA, COUNCIL MEMBER
POLLY LOW, COUNCIL MEMF
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