HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/02/2012 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL CHIROPRPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic are health care providers who focus on the whole
person and have particular expertise in the prevention and care of musculoskeletal injuries; and
WHEREAS, musculoskeletal injuries, in general, are one of the biggest health and safety
problems in America today, with back pain alone contributing to more than $50 billion in health care
costs yearly; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic are trained to work with musculoskeletal injuries in
any phase, addressing the problem at the source and often helping patients avoid the need for drugs
and surgery; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic instruct patients on proper conditioning and warm up
and cool down procedures, as well as appropriate safety equipment, which can substantially reduce
injuries; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic are recognized worldwide for their health and wellness
enhancing and injury prevention services, which are valued in particular by athletes in high school,
college, and professional sports who must perform at optimal levels; and
WHEREAS, National Chiropractic Health Month each October serves as a reminder to all
citizens of Fort Collins that they too, can “Find Their Game” and perform at their best with the
expert care and services provided by Doctors of Chiropractic.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkenat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 2012 as
NATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH MONTH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 2nd day of October, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk