Resolution 2020-31425 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31425
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 AS BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among
women in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2020 alone, it is estimated that approximately 279,100 new cases of invasive
breast cancer and 48,530 new cases of carcinoma in situ, a non-invasive and is the earliest form of
breast cancer, will be diagnosed in women; and
WHEREAS, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual
campaign promoted by leading nonprofit and government agencies to increase awareness of the
disease; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to recognize and proclaim the month of October 2020 as Breast
Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Miami Beach, and
WHEREAS, increasing the public's knowledge about the importance of early detection of
breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can save lives; and
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness month is an opportunity to unite all citizens in our
community to prevent breast cancer deaths through increased education and regular screening; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society organizes annual Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer ("MSABC") Walk across the country in celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express
hope and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love; and
WHEREAS, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raises money for breast cancer
research, education, advocacy, and patient services, with all proceeds sourced solely toward breast
cancer funding; and
WHEREAS, while Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be celebrated differently this year,
with in-person events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor and City Commission
encourage Miami Beach residents to partake in organized virtual events and other fundraising
opportunities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City hereby declare the month
of October 2020 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month ink the CityofMiami Beach.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, City Attorney
DATE: September 16, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 AS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the request of Commissioner Micky Steinberg, the above-referenced Resolution is
submitted for consideration by the Mayor and City Commission at the September 16, 2020
Commission meeting.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item.pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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Sponsor
Commissioner Micky Steinberg
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, DECLARING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2020 AS BREAST CANCER
AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS,except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among
women in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2020 alone, it is estimated that approximately 279,100 new cases of invasive
breast cancer and 48,530 new cases of carcinoma in situ, a non-invasive and is the earliest form of
breast cancer,will be diagnosed in women; and
WHEREAS, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual
campaign promoted by leading nonprofit and government agencies to increase awareness of the
disease; and
WHEREAS,the City desires to recognize and proclaim the month of October 2020 as Breast
Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Miami Beach, and
WHEREAS, increasing the public's knowledge about the importance of early detection of
breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can save lives; and
WHEREAS, Breast Cancer Awareness month is an opportunity to unite all citizens in our
community to prevent breast cancer deaths through increased education and regular screening; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society organizes annual Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer ("MSABC") Walk across the country in celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express
hope and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love; and
WHEREAS, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk raises money for breast cancer
research, education, advocacy, and patient services, with all proceeds sourced solely toward breast
cancer funding; and
WHEREAS, while Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be celebrated differently this year,
with in-person events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor and City Commission
encourage Miami Beach residents to partake in organized virtual events and other fundraising
opportunities.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and the City hereby declare the month
of October 2020 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Miami Beach.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2020.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO
Rafael E. Granada, City Clerk FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
(Sponsored by Commissioner Micky Steinberg) n
City Attorney or
Date
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