Proclamation Recognizing September as
Leukemia, Lymphoma & Myeloma Awareness Month

WHEREAS, blood cancers currently afflict more than 912,938 Americans with an estimated 139,860 new cases diagnosed each year, and

WHEREAS, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma will kill an estimated 53,240 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 offices in Fairfield County and Meriden, Connecticut to support patients with these diseases and their family members in the Town of Mansfield, 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 2009 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.  

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the Corporate Seal of the Town of Mansfield to be affixed on this 24th day of August in the year 2009.

 

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Elizabeth C. Paterson
Mayor, Town of Mansfield