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PROCLAMATION
PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
WHEREAS, the week of April 6— 12, 2015, is National Public Health Week in the United States and
the theme is "Healthiest Nation 2030"; and
WHEREAS, since 1995, the American Public Health Association,through its sponsorship of National
Public Health Week, has educated the public, policymakers and public health
professionals about issues important to improving the public's health; and
WHEREAS, preventing diseases before they start is critical to helping people live longer, healthier
lives while managing health-related costs; and
WHEREAS, preventable chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are responsible
for millions of premature deaths each year; and
WHEREAS, chronic diseases cause Americans to miss 2.5 billion days of work each year, resulting in
• lost productivity totaling more than $1 trillion; and
WHEREAS, investing just$10 per person each year in proven, community-based public health
efforts could save the nation more than $16 billion within five years; and
WHEREAS, a strong public health system is critical for sustaining and improving community health.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaims April 6—
12, 2015, as
PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
In the City of Edina, MN and call upon the people of Edina o observe this week by
helping out families, friends, neighbors, co-workers and lea rs better understand the
value of public health and adopt preventive lifestyle habits in I ht of this year's theme,
"Healthiest Nation 2030".
Dated this 7th day of April, 2015.
�ames B. ovland, Mayor
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