To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Michelle Bushnell
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Proclamation Recognizing October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Humboldt County
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt the proclamation.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 1002- Remove barriers to quality healthcare
DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors recognizes October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Humboldt County. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women and can also affect men. Early detection through screening and mammography greatly improves outcomes. Raising awareness is a crucial first step in supporting research, advancing treatments and ultimately finding a cure.
Recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month helps raise awareness, promotes preventive care and honors survivors while remembering those lost. By adopting this proclamation, Humboldt County reaffirms its commitment to community health and to supporting those affected by breast cancer.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact in presenting a proclamation.
STAFFING IMPACT:
None
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Board discretion
ATTACHMENTS:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
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