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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING SUSAN G. KOMEN CHICAGO
WHEREAS, Susan G. Komen Chicago will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in fighting breast cancer in the Chicagoland area; and
WHEREAS, Susan G. Komen Chicago has provided over $17.4 million to local organizations working to save lives and increase awareness in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Susan G. Komen Chicago has provided over $5 million to research efforts meant to find a cure for breast cancer and increase the chance of survival; and
WHEREAS, the work of Susan G. Komen nationally and internationally was inspired by a promise made between two sisters who grew up in Illinois, Nancy Brinker and Susan G. Komen; and
WHEREAS; Susan G. Komen Chicago has achieved impressive results working in collaboration with other organizations to reduce the barriers faced by low-income, uninsured and minority women in accessing breast health services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, honors and congratulates Susan G. Komen Chicago and its Board Members, staff and thousands of volunteers for its 20 years of work in fighting breast cancer and for its essential contribution to the health and viability of Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to Susan G. Komen Chicago.
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