HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Proclamation.pdfCITY OF SARATOGA
PROCLAMATION
DECLARING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2009
“COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH”
WHEREAS, colon cancer is the third most common cause of cancer deaths for
both men and women; and
WHEREAS, colon cancer is more than 90% preventable with the timely use of
existing colorectal cancer screening tests; and
WHEREAS, in Santa Clara County, 700 new cases will be diagnosed and
almost 240 will die of this preventable cancer; and
WHEREAS, colon cancer affects women and men equally; and
WHEREAS, this disease has a low screening acceptance – only 40% of the
Santa Clara County population get screened; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society encourages adults over the age of
50 to discuss screening options with their physicians and take action immediately.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES HEREBY proclaim
and recognize the month of March 2009 as
“COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH”
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this
18th day of March 2009.
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Chuck Page, Mayor
Saratoga, California