Brain Health Awareness Month (October 2022)Copyrighted
October 17, 2022
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Brain Health Awareness Month (October2022)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Brain Health Now.
SUGGESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Brain Health Awareness Month Proclamation Supporting Documentation
'1"II II cl rY Or
DU_ E
Ma.gerpiece on the Mississippi
Whereas, brain health is critical to everyone's well-being; and
Whereas, the brain is an organ susceptible to diseases and disorders that have a biological and
neurological basis and often can be successfully treated; and
Whereas, awareness and education are pivotal to end the stigma around mental illness; and
Whereas, the Dubuque County Community Health Needs Assessment calls for mental health
services that are accessible, creative, and evaluated; and
Whereas, with effective education, coordinated services, and access to care and treatment, those
individuals with brain health issues and those that provide services to those individuals can
work together for recovery in a stigma -free environment; and
Whereas, the local Brain Health Task Force and Dubuque County Stakeholders Group consist of local
services providers, public health, treatment facilities, policy makers, non-profit members,
advocacy groups, and those directly impacted by Brain Health disorders, all of whom are
working to address the community needs and provide education and advocacy.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM
OCTOBER 2022 AS
"BRAIN HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND URGE DUBUQUE RESIDENTS TO RECOMMIT OUR
COMMUNITY TO INCREASING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF BRAIN HEALTH AND
THE NEED FOR UNDERSTANDING, ACCEPTANCE, AND AWARENESS OF ALL PEOPLE WITH
BRIAN HEALTH ISSUES.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to
be affixed this 17th day of October 2022.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
2022: Submitted and accepted by Debi Butler, Claira Sieverding Kapraun and Mary Rose Corrigan