File #: 14-1130    Version:
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 8/8/2014 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 8/29/2017 Final action: 8/29/2017
Title: Supervisor Frentzen recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation recognizing September, 2017, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. (Est. Time: 5 Min.)
Attachments: 1. 4A - Prostate Cancer Awareness 2017 Proclamation 8-29-17, 2. Executed Proclamation, 3. 3A - 2016 Proclamation 9-13-16, 4. 2A - 2015 prostate cancer awareness month 8-25-15, 5. Executed Proclamation, 6. A - Prostate Cancer Awareness Proclamation 2014 8-26-14
Related files: 18-1314

Title

Supervisor Frentzen recommending the Board approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Proclamation recognizing September, 2017, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  (Est. Time: 5 Min.)

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During National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, those lost to prostate cancer are remembered by proclamation that also offers support to patients and their families, and highlights prevention, detection and treatment methods. Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a method that encourages all citizens, government agencies, private businesses, non-profit organizations and other groups to join in activities that will increase awareness and prevention of prostate cancer.