Town of Mansfield

Proclamation

Recognizing September as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month

 

 

Whereas, blood cancers currently afflict more than 823,000 Americans with an estimated 135,520 new cases diagnosed each year; and

 

Whereas, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma will kill an estimated 52,310 people in the United States this year; and

 

Whereas, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, through voluntary contributions, is dedicated to finding cures for these diseases through research efforts and the support for those that suffer from them; and

 

Whereas, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society maintains two offices in the State of Connecticut to support patients with these diseases and their family members; and

 

Whereas, the Town of Mansfield is similarly committed to the eradication of these diseases and supports the treatment of its citizens that suffer from them; and

 

Whereas, the Town of Mansfield encourages private efforts to enhance research funding and education programs that address these diseases:

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Mansfield joins with The Leukemia & lymphoma Society in designating the month of September 2007 as Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month to enhance the understanding of blood related cancers and to encourage participation in voluntary activities to support education programs and the funding of research programs to find a cure for them.

Elizabeth C. Paterson

Mayor, Town of Mansfield