Mayor makes proclamation for Prostate Awareness Month

Batesville, IN—

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

Executive Order

PROCLAMATION

To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greetings:

 WHEREAS,      Prostate cancer is the number one cancer among men, and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States; and

WHEREAS,      Approximately 180,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year and over 26,000 will die from it; and

WHEREAS,      Prostate cancer not only affects men but also affects their family and friends; and

WHEREAS,      Prostate cancer is usually treatable if detected early; and

WHEREAS,      Early-stage prostate cancer usually has no symptoms; and

WHEREAS,      Education regarding prostate cancer and early detection strategies is critical to saving lives and preserving and protecting our families and friends; and

WHEREAS,      all men are at risk for prostate cancer, I encourage the citizens of Batesville to increase the importance of prostate screenings.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Bettice, do hereby proclaim September 2019 as:

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

in the City of Batesville and urge all citizens along with all agencies and organizations to duly note this occasion.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the City of Batesville, on this 9th day of September.