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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Preeclampsia is a dangerous condition of pregnancy that can, in its
severest form, lead to maternal and/or infant mortality or premature
birth with significant health risks for the mother and baby, and
WHEREAS, More than 350,000 cases of preeclampsia are diagnosed in America
every year with 25% classified as severe, and
WHEREAS, Every six minutes of every day in America, a pregnant woman and
her baby face life threatening consequences because of
preeclampsia, and
WHEREAS, Public education as to the symptoms of preeclampsia (spikes in
maternal blood pressure, sudden swelling of feet, face, and hands,
severe upper abdominal pain, blurred vision) can help women
recognize the condition and seek appropriate medical care, and
WHEREAS, The Citizens of Edina have joined with the Preeciampsia Foundation
to raise public awareness so as to minimize maternal and infant
illness and death due to preeclampsia
NOW, THEREFORE, !, James Hovland, Mayor Of The City Of Edina, Do Hereby
Proclaim May, 2009, As
PREECLAMPSIA AWARENESS MONTH
In the City of Edina.
By this action, let it be known that we support the Preeclampsia Foundation's efforts to
reduce maternal and infant illness and mortality due to preecla psia.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed myLnan caused the great seal of
the City of Edina to be affixed.
Dated this 21 st day of April, 2009
�� James B. Hovlana, Mayor