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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING SETERIA VENABLE, FOUNDER & CEO OF THE FIBROID FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, Seteria Venable is a patient advocate who was diagnosed with fibroids at the age of 26. After receiving recommendations of a hysterectomy in her 20’s she was prompted to explore other options to manage her fibroid diagnosis. She began a quest for information which led her to establishing The Fibroid Foundation; and
WHEREAS, After her 2nd of 4 fibroid surgeries, Seteria Venable turned a personal health challenge into a global movement by launching a nonprofit to raise awareness. She is also the patented inventor of an undergarment that she hopes will transform intimate apparel for all women. A sought-after speaker, she has been featured in print and radio media, and presented at gynecologic conferences and
WHEREAS, Seteria Venable holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University, co-authored a scientific paper for the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology on fibroids and
WHEREAS, The Fibroid Foundation is based in the Washington, D.C. metro area and has grown to well over 21,000 followers in 48 countries. There are currently 9 chapters in the United States. The mission initiatives include education, patient-sensitive research, consulting and legislation; and
WHEREAS, Seteria Venable, encourages women to ignore the naysayers and follow your passion because she believes there’s a special energy that infuses your passion when you’re fully focused; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT I, BILL LOWRY, COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER of the 3rd DISTRICT, do hereby stand, and salute the life changing work of Seteria Venable; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution will be presented to Seteria Venable; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED: That a copy of this Resolution will be filed within the Office of Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry 3rd District.
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