BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
A PROCLAMATION 
 
CANCER SURVIVORS MONTH 
 
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: 
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: 
 
A "cancer survivor" is defined as anyone living with a history of cancer from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of one's life; and 
In 201 5, an estimated 1.6 million and 48,070 cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States and Georgia, respectively. These astonishing numbers are a testament to the need for increased access to quality cancer care, screening, and prevention in communities throughout our state; and 
Organizations in the state, such as the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (CORE), are dedicated to increasing collaboration to offer higher quality, better organized, and more cost-effective cancer care in Georgia; and 
The great State of Georgia has over 356,000 active, productive cancer survivors. These individuals serve as an inspiration to their fellow citizens and a reminder of the need to continue to bring awareness to this epidemic; now 
 
THEREFORE: 
 
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim june 201 5 as CANCER SURVIVORS MONTH in Georgia with june 7th as CANCER SURVIVORS DAY and encourage Georgians to salute all cancer survivors and those who support them. 
 
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 5th day of june in the year of our Lord two thousand fifteen. 
 
ATTEST 
 
GOVERNOR 
 
CHIEF OF STAFF