HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem II (A)2 Proclamation - Month of February is "American Heart Month" AGENDA 2-02-93
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WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases and stroke this year will kill more than 940,000 Americans,
which nearly equals the total number of deaths from all other causes combined; and
WHEREAS, such diseases are the number one killer in orange County, claiming the lives of more
than 1848 residents in orange County during 1990; and
WHEREAS, more than 161,000 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases before they reach the age
of 65; and
WHEREAS, cardiovascular diseases will Dost our country more than an estimated $108.9 billion
this year; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association is the only voluntary health agency phase sole mission
is to reduce early death and disability from cardiovascular diseases, including
stroke and related disorders; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association is funding a nationwide research program. as well as
improving health care in the ammmity through professional and public educaticn and
oxnamity service programs;
I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, proclaim.the month of
February as
AMERICAN HEART MOMS
and I urge all citizens to support the lifesaving mission carried out by American Heart Association
volunteers during February. Contributicns of time and money will help in the fight against heart
disease and stroke. I urge citizens to help the American Heart Associaticn, West orange Division
meet its goal of raising $33,200 during American Heart Month.
DIMNESS WHHes.m, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Come to be
affixed this second day of February, 1993.
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S. Scott Vandergrift