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Skin Cancer Awareness Month, 2005 WHEREAS, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world and is typically caused by external environmental factors such as over-exposure to UV rays and is largely preventable; and
WHEREAS, skin cancer incidence is on the rise, affecting more than 1 million Americans annually; and WHEREAS, the Cancer Crusaders Organization, a non-profit cancer-health education facility, is the proud home of the national Skin Awareness ribbon symbol; and WHEREAS, the Cancer Crusaders Organization has launched a five year international campaign called “Only Skin Deep?” to implement effective skin cancer prevention education curriculum and hence, empower people to combat this disease; and WHEREAS, the Cancer Crusaders Organization has reached an estimated 118,000,000 individuals throughout the United States in less than a year since officially launching the “Only Skin Deep?” campaign; and WHEREAS, the Cancer Crusaders Organization has been recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology as the “2005 Gold Triangle Award” nominee for excellence in dermatological education and health promotion; and WHEREAS, the Cancer Crusaders Organization aims to partner with others who share a passion for cancer prevention and urge the cancer community to adopt and universally incorporate use of the new national Skin Cancer Awareness symbol, which features an orange ribbon encompassing a sunburst, so as to espouse hope: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 2005, as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in the State of Alabama. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the Great Seal of the Governor’s Office at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 2nd day of May 2005. Bob Riley | |
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