Proclamation_Men's Health Awareness Month (June 2019) Copyrighted
May 20, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 3.
ITEM TITLE: Men's HealthAwareness Month (June 2019)
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Men's Health Awareness Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
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 can play in
prolonging their lifespan and their role as productive family members will be more
likely to participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS, the Men's Health Network worked with Congress to develop a national men's
health awareness period as a special campaign to help educate men, boys, and
their families about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventative
health practices; and
WHEREAS, a Men's Health Month web site has been established at
www.MensHealthMonth.org and features resources and information about
awareness events and activities, including Wear Blue for Men's Health; and
WHEREAS, Men's Health Month focuses on a broad range of inen's health issues, including
heart disease, brain health, diabetes; and prostate, testicular and colon cancer.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND THE CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY
PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JUNE 2019 AS
"MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO PURSUE
PREVENTATIVE HEALTH PRACTICES AND EARLY DETECTION EFFORTS AND BY
PARTICIPATING IN WEAR-BLUE-DAY ON FRIDAY JUNE 14, 2019.
I N W ITN ESS TH E REO F, I have hereu nto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Dubuque to be affixed this 20t" day of May
2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted by Micaela Manley, Men's Health Network, Men's Health Month (June),
www.menshealthmonth.orq, - and Men's Health Week (Ends on Father's Day),
www.menshealthweek.orq. Accepted by Ken Miller of City of Dubuque Wellness Committee.
Submit a copy or copies to Men's Health Month, P.O. Box 77476, Washington, DC 20013
2018: Submitted by Elizabeth Lanham, Program Assistant for Men's Health Week/Month, P. O
Box 77476, Washington, DC 20013, MHW(c�menshealthweek.orq; and accepted Ken Miller of
City of Dubuque Wellness Committee.