Senate Resolution No. by Senator Harris commends the Edna B. and Joyce Fay Washington Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for its 30th anniversary, which will be celebrated on June 1, 2024, at the New Orleans East Hospital. The Foundation is dedicated to promoting healing through culturally sensitive programs that address the educational, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of medically underserved women. It operates as a 501(c)3 organization, providing free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women in the Miss-Lou area, which includes parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Since its inception, the Foundation has expanded its services and programs, including support groups and health fairs, significantly impacting the lives of breast cancer survivors.

The resolution highlights the Foundation's philosophy of combining faith, love, knowledge, and empowerment to achieve wellness. It acknowledges the organization's growth and its commitment to educating women about breast health, nutrition, and self-exams. The Foundation has successfully provided over 425 free mammograms and 25 sonograms through its "Journey to Save A Life" program in partnership with Merit Health Natchez Hospital. The resolution concludes by congratulating the Foundation on its achievements and recognizing its vital role in the community over the past three decades. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Foundation's Board of Directors.