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Brenner/Kr 11/12/2014 11/12/2014
Originator: Council
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TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Resolution declaring November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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Resolution declaring November Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
11/12/2014: Approved 7-0, Res. 2014-060
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution
Number:. Res. 2014-060
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PROPOSED BY: BRENNER/KREMEN
SPONSORED BY:COUNTY COUNCIL
INTRODUCED: NOVEMBER 12,21114_
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-060
DECLARING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER"PANCREATIC CANCER AWARENESS
MONTH" IN WHATCOM COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2014, an estimated 46,420 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer in the United States and 39,590 will die from the disease; and
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, is currently the fourth
leading cause of cancer death in the United States and is projected to become the second by
2020; and
WHEREAS, pancreatic cancer is the only major cancer with a five-year relative survival
rate in the single digits at just six percent; and
WHEREAS, when symptoms of pancreatic cancer present themselves, it is generally late
stage, and 73 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first year of their diagnosis
while 94 percent of pancreatic cancer patients die within the first five years; and
WHEREAS, approximately 880 deaths will occur in Washington State in 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act was signed into law in 2013, which
calls on the National Cancer Institute to develop a scientific framework, or strategic plans, for
pancreatic cancer and other deadly cancers, which will help provide the strategic direction and
guidance needed to make true progress against these diseases; and
WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization which
serves pancreatic cancer patients in Whatcom County and nationwide through a comprehensive
approach that includes public policy, research funding, patient services, and public awareness
and education related to developing effective treatments and a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
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WHEREAS, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and its affiliates currently battling
pancreatic cancer, as well as those who have lost their lives to the disease, and are committed
to nothing less than a cure; and
WHEREAS, the good health and well-being of the residents of Whatcom County are
enhanced as a direct result of increased awareness about pancreatic cancer and research into
early detection, causes, and effective treatments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Whatcom County Council designates
the month of November 2014 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month" in Whatcom County.
APPROVED this 12th day of November , 2014.
•• YiArC '' ,C�� WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
ATTEST d 1-ty ' r WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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Dana Brownla,1v /. Cl C
eoc of the ouncil Carl Weimer, Council Chair
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APPRd. ED AS TO FORM:
Karen Frakes, Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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