HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11011 (Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month)RESOLUTION NO. 11011
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH AS
COLORECTAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men
and women combined in the United States; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that in the year 2002, over 148,300 new cases of colorectal
cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and the disease is expected to kill an estimated
56,600 individuals in this country; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 12,900 individuals in the State of California will be
diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the year 2002, and an estimated 4,900 deaths from colorectal
cancer will occur in the State of California during the year 2002; and
WHEREAS, screening for colorectal cancer is underutilized, and less than 50 percent of
individuals above age 50 receive annual screenings for colorectal cancer. However, regular
screenings can detect polyps that lead to colorectal cancer and can save lives; and
WHEREAS, adopting a healthy diet at a young age can significantly reduce the risk of
developing colorectal cancer, and the month of March is designated as National Nutrition
Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, education can help inform the public of methods of prevention and
symptoms for early detection, and the City of San Rafael desires to help inform the public about
colorectal cancer prevention and screening.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Rafael hereby proclaim the month of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City held on Tuesday, the 19" day of February, 2002, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Poro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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