Men's Health Month (June 2022) Copyrighted
June 6, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Men's Health Month (June 2022)
SUMMARY: On behalf of the City of Dubuque Wellness Committee and the Men's
Health Network.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Men's Health Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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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, COVID-19 variants continue to spread across the country, with the Centers for Disease
Control reporting that males are more likely to die from this pandemic; and
Whereas, encouraging safe behaviors including social distancing, wearing masks, and being
vaccinated will help stop the spread of COVID-19; 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 are more likely to participate
in health screenings; and
Whereas, 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.
NOW THEREFORE, I, DAVID T. RESNICK, MAYOR PRO TEM OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO
HEREBY PROCLAIM THE MONTH OF JUNE 2022 AS
"MEN'S HEALTH MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE ALL OUR RESIDENTS TO PURSUE
PREVENTATIVE HEALTH PRACTICES AND EARLY DETECTION EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 6th day of June, 2022.
David T. Resnick, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2022: Submitted by Men's Health Month Week and Men's Health Week, P.O Box 77476, Washington,
DC 20013. Submit a copy to Men's Health Month, P.O. Box 77476, Washington, DC 20013
Accepted by Pam McCarron of the City of Dubuque Wellness Committee.
2020: Submitted by Anne Di Gregory, Men's Health Network, P.O Box 77476, Washington, DC
20013, Men's Health Month (June), MHWmenshealthweek.org, - and Men's Health Week (Ends on
Father's Day). Accepted by Ken Miller of City of Dubuque Wellness Committee.
2019: Submitted by Micaela Manley, Men's Health Network, Men's Health Month (June),
www.menshealthmonth.org, - and Men's Health Week (Ends on Father's Day),
www.menshealthweek.org. Accepted by Ken Miller of City of Dubuque Wellness Committee.
2018: Submitted by Elizabeth Lanham, Program Assistant for Men's Health Week/Month, P. 0 Box
77476, Washington, DC 20013, MHW@menshealthweek.or2; and accepted Ken Miller of City of
Dubuque Wellness Committee.