Mayor Vincent M. Morales, Jr.
As mayor of Rosenberg since 2011, Mayor Vincent M. Morales, Jr. devotes much of his time in office to serving the citizens of the City of Rosenberg and preparing it for the future. Now, Morales has expanded his focus to shine a spotlight on prostate cancer awareness, education and risk reduction.
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in May, Morales underwent a successful surgery. He is now cancer-free and on a mission to spread awareness about the second most common cancer among men – topped only by skin cancer. Prostate cancer does not run in Morales’ family, so the diagnosis came as a surprise. “It was a blessed finding so that it could be addressed in its early stages,” Morales said. “I was fortunate that my journey was a short one.”
Morales joins the more than two million men in the United States who count themselves as prostate cancer survivors. “I feel good, especially since a pathology report came back showing I am clear of cancer! Based on my progression, I should be back to normal in a few months per the urologist,” Morales explained.
In an effort to spread awareness, Morales has joined other leaders across the country, including Congressman Pete Olson, who are requesting that the White House be lit blue, the color symbolizing prostate cancer awareness during September, National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Similar to the annual tradition of illuminating the White House pink during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Rosenberg is going blue.
Morales will light the Rosenberg City Hall Gazebo blue this month in recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The lighting will aim to educate citizens of all ages ultimately to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The community has been supportive of Morales’ journey with prostate cancer and applauds his candid desire to make a positive impact on the war on cancer.