HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-18 Proclamation - Women’s Lung Health Week, May 6 - 12 t �
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, Every seven minutes and thirty seconds, one woman in the U.S. loses her battle
with lung cancer; and
WHEREAS, Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths for women and men in the U.S.;
and
WHEREAS, Advocacy and increased awareness will result in screening and early detection for
people with lung cancer that will ultimately save lives; and
WHEREAS, Public support for research funding will result in better treatment and early
detection methods that will ultimately save lives; and
WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is a national initiative led by the American Lung Association, to
defeat lung cancer.
Now, Therefore, the City Commission of the City of Ocoee, does hereby recognize the week of
May 6-12, 2018, as Women's Lung Health Week throughout the City of Ocoee and encourages
all residents of the City of Ocoee to learn more about lung cancer, risk factors and screening
options.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
1st day of May, 2018.