Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

Proclamation

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, during National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, we honor those we have lost, support women who bravely carry on the fight against gynecologic cancers and take action to lessen the tragic toll these cancers take on families across our nation; and

WHEREAS, gynecologic cancers are among the leading cancer killers of women in the United States, and more than 98,000 women will be diagnosed, and more than 30,000 women will die from these diseases this year and the absence they leave in our hearts will be deeply felt forever; and

WHEREAS, the “A State of Teal” initiative brings awareness of all gynecologic cancers to people throughout the State of Alabama; and

WHEREAS, it is critical for women, physicians and all healthcare providers to recognize the risk factors and symptoms of gynecologic cancers and to remember the importance of early detection by screening in order to prevent and treat these diseases; and

WHEREAS, continued progress in the battle against gynecologic cancers requires increased awareness and education; in addition, all educators, service providers, researchers and advocacy groups are urged to work together to inform more women about these cancers; and

WHEREAS, it is also crucial that all women in the state of Alabama take an active role in learning the symptoms and risk factors associated with gynecologic cancers, developing healthy habits, and undergoing regular medical examinations so that any occurrence of these diseases may be detected in their early and treatable stages:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of September 2016, as

Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month

in the State of Alabama and encourage all Alabamians to work together to raise awareness for gynecologic cancers.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 1st day of September 2016.

Robert Bentley

Governor