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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 593
By Stinnett
HJR0593
007089
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend the Blount Memorial
Foundation and the City of Alcoa's inaugural
Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer.
WHEREAS, breast cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges facing
women today, with one in eight women being diagnosed with this disease in her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, early detection is the best protection against breast cancer, and by
expanding access to critical screening and diagnostic services, lives can and will be saved; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer, to be held on May 10,
2025, in downtown Alcoa and hosted by the Blount Memorial Foundation, serves as a vital
fundraising effort to support the expansion of breast cancer screening and diagnostic services at
Prisma Health – Blount Memorial Hospital's Breast Center; and
WHEREAS, the proceeds from this inaugural event will be used to help purchase a
contrast-enhanced mammography machine, a crucial tool in the early detection and diagnosis of
breast cancer that will further enhance the services available at Prisma Health – Blount
Memorial Hospital's Breast Center; and
WHEREAS, Prisma Health – Blount Memorial Hospital has been providing exceptional
health care to the residents of Blount County and surrounding areas for seventy-eight years,
serving as the county's only hospital and a trusted source of compassionate, high-quality
medical care; and
WHEREAS, last year alone, Prisma Health – Blount Memorial Hospital screened 12,217
individuals for breast cancer and diagnosed ninety-five individuals, highlighting the vital role the
hospital plays in advancing health and saving lives in the Blount County community; and
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WHEREAS, the Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 10,
2025, will be the first breast cancer race to run through Alcoa, marking a historic moment for the
city and the county; and
WHEREAS, this will also be the first 5K race dedicated to breast cancer awareness and
support hosted by the Blount Memorial Foundation and the first of its kind in Blount County,
further underscoring its significance to the community; and
WHEREAS, participants may choose to run in a timed race, walk the course at their own
pace, or join the "Dash in Place" virtual option, ensuring that everyone, near or far, has the
opportunity to participate and show their support; and
WHEREAS, this special event, held on Mother's Day weekend, offers a meaningful
occasion to honor and celebrate the strength, courage, and resilience of those who have battled
breast cancer, including our mothers, sisters, aunts, neighbors, loved ones, and friends; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer recognizes breast cancer survivors,
honors the memory of those who have lost their courageous battle, and supports those who are
currently fighting this disease with bravery and hope; and
WHEREAS, this impactful event is made possible through the gracious support and
partnership of the City of Alcoa, which has generously welcomed and is hosting this inaugural
event in its community; and
WHEREAS, we find it both fitting and proper to recognize the Blount Memorial
Foundation for its unwavering commitment to expanding lifesaving services and improving
health outcomes for the citizens of Blount County and to extend sincere gratitude to the City of
Alcoa for its hospitality and dedication in hosting this inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast
Cancer; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED
FOURTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE
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CONCURRING, that we honor and commend the Blount Memorial Foundation and the City of
Alcoa for their leadership in presenting the inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer and for
their steadfast efforts to expand access to breast cancer screening and diagnostic services at
Prisma Health – Blount Memorial Hospital's Breast Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we extend our heartfelt appreciation to the survivors,
fighters, and families whose stories inspire this important initiative and offer our best wishes for
a successful and impactful Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk, the language appearing immediately following the State seal appear
without House or Senate designation.