HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 06/07/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 7, 2016 AS HEALTHCAREPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is an initiative designed to
encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to
respect those wishes, whatever they may be; and
WHEREAS, NHDD helps people understand that advance healthcare decision-making
includes much more than living wills; it is a process that should focus first on conversation and
choosing an agent; and
WHEREAS, the Conversation Project and Sharing the Care Campaign of Larimer
County is intended to educate the general public on designating a Medical Durable Power of
Attorney, filling out their Advanced Directives and having a “conversation” with their family
members about their wishes when they are unable to speak for themselves; and
WHEREAS, completing these items significantly increases quality of life, decreases
trauma and ensures an individual’s wishes are followed with dignity in our ever-changing and
challenging healthcare system; and
WHEREAS, it “always seems too early, until it’s too late.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins, do
hereby proclaim June 7, 2016 as
HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens, regardless of age or health, to learn more about
advanced directives, medical durable power of attorney and be inspired to have a conversation
with their loved ones to make a difference in ALL of your lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of June, A.D. 2016.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk