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MI SR0210

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Coleman Young

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Sisters Network® Inc. on October 21st, 2016, for hosting its 15th National African American Breast Cancer Conference in Detroit

  • Acknowledges Sisters Network® Inc. as the only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States with survivor-run affiliate chapters nationwide

  • Highlights the organization's national slogan "STOP THE SILENCE®" and its community-based outreach programs including the Gift for Life Block Walk® and Pink Ribbon Awareness Initiative

  • Notes the organization's successful Stop the Silence® 5K Walk/Run in April 2012 attracted over 6,500 participants and funds benefited the Breast Cancer Assistance Program

  • Directs the Michigan Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Karen E. Jackson, Founder and CEO of Sisters Network® Inc.

Legislative Description

A Resolution recognizing Sisters Network® Inc.'s 15th National African American Breast Cancer Conference in Detroit on October 21st, 2016.

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Last Action

Adopted

9/21/2016

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