LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the American-Italian Cancer Founda-
tion's mobile Breast Cancer Screening Program upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 26th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions which devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its
citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the American-Italian Cancer Foundation's mobile Breast Cancer Screening
Program upon the occasion of celebrating its 26th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The American-Italian Cancer Foundation's (AICF) mobile
No-Cost Breast Cancer Screening Program is open to economically disad-
vantaged and medically underserved women ages 40 and over who have not
had a mammogram in the past 12 months; the large mobile clinic travels
to neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs to provide mammograms,
clinical breast exams, instruction in breast self exam, and educational
information to those who do not make annual screenings for breast cancer
a priority; and
WHEREAS, AICF's Mobile Mammography Program brings breast cancer
screening directly to the women most in need of no-cost services; in
addition to eliminating economic and transportation barriers, the
Program eliminates cultural and linguistic hurdles to health care access
by partnering with trusted groups in various communities; and
WHEREAS, AICF works with an extensive network of over 200 community
centers, religious institutions, schools, senior centers, health care
providers, and other organizations to offer services to the women that
these groups already serve; and
WHEREAS, Early detection of breast cancer is the key to survival, yet
many of the women in the neighborhoods AICF serves are not getting annu-
al mammograms; by bringing breast cancer screening services directly to
these women, AICF is encouraging them to make their health a priority,
spreading awareness, and educating women and their families about the
importance of early detection; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the American-Italian Cancer Foundation's mobile Breast Cancer
Screening Program upon the occasion of celebrating its 26th Anniversary;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the American-Italian Cancer Foundation.