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WHEREAS, the LUNG FORCE initiative celebrates ten years of progress
to defeat lung cancer in 2024; and
WHEREAS, the American Lung Association celebrates 120 years of
impact in 2024; and
WHEREAS, about every two minutes, a person in the U.S. is diagnosed
with lung cancer; and
WHEREAS, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths; and
WHEREAS, lung cancer screening saves lives, and advocacy and
increased awareness will result in more high -risk individuals getting
screened; and
WHEREAS, public support for research funding will result in new
treatments and better methods of early detection; and
WHEREAS, LUNG FORCE is a national initiative led by the American
Lung Association, to defeat lung cancer.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Wes Morrison, Mayor of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, do hereby proclaim May 6-12, 2024 as
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in the City of Cape Canaveral and encourage all residents to learn more about
lung cancer, risk factors and early detection and take action.
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