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This Resolution mandates that residents of Minden, West Virginia, who have been exposed to Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB), dioxins, and dibenzofurans, be provided with assistance for relocation and specialized, lifelong medical treatment. PCBs are toxic substances that, when burned, can form dioxins and dibenzofurans, also harmful chemicals. The resolution acknowledges that contamination has spread throughout Minden, leading to concerns about various health issues among residents, including numerous types of cancer and other serious conditions, and that current government agencies have not adequately addressed the need for relocation and specialized medical care. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to key federal and state environmental and health agencies.