WHEREAS: It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of the importance of sun safety; and
WHEREAS: Over-exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers; and
WHEREAS: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6 Canadians born in the 1990s will get skin cancer in their lifetimes; and
WHEREAS: Many people seek sun without taking the advisable precautionary measures and are unaware that any darkening of skin colour, including a tan, is indicative of UV damage; and
WHEREAS: Skin self-examinations should be performed on a monthly basis because skin cancers are highly treatable when detected early; and
WHEREAS: Save Your Skin Foundation is dedicated to the fight against non-melanoma skin cancers, melanoma and ocular melanoma through nationwide education, advocacy, and awareness initiatives.
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that I, Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk, in the Province of Manitoba do hereby proclaim the month of May 2025 to be “Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month” in Selkirk and commend its thoughtful observance to all citizens.
Larry Johannson
MAYOR
