HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 06/04/2019 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTHPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live
an average of five years less than women, with Native American and African American men
having the lowest life expectancy; and
WHEREAS, educating the public and health care providers about the importance of a
healthy lifestyle and early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates of
mortality from disease; and
WHEREAS, men who are educated about the value that preventive health will be more
likely to participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS, fathers who maintain a healthy lifestyle are role models for their children
and have happier, healthier children; and
WHEREAS, the goal of Men’s Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable
health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys;
and
WHEREAS, Men’s Health Month will focus on a broad range of men’s health issues,
including heart disease, mental health, diabetes, and prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Fort Collins are encouraged to Wear Blue for Men’s Health
to increase awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical
check-ups.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kristin Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins,
do hereby proclaim June as
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH
in Fort Collins and encourage our community to pursue preventative health practices and early
detection efforts.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 4th day of June, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk