Proclamation - Alzheimer'sWHEREAS, Alzheimet'sDiseaseisaprogressive, degenerativediseaseofthebrain, andthe
most common form of dementia; and
WHEREAS,
approximately 4 million American's have Alzheimer's disease, 19 million
Americans say they have a family member with Alzheimer's disease and 37
million know someone with the disease; and
WHEREAS, 14 million Americans will have Alzheimer's disease by the middle of the next
century unless a cure or prevention is found; and
WHEREAS,
U.S. society spends at least $100 billion a year on Alzheimer's disease, since
neither Medicare nor private health insurance covers the type of long-term care
most patients need. The greatest cost of Alzheimer's disease is borne by
families, many of whom must provide care for loved ones in a most difficult
situation; and
WH ER EA S,
the Dubuque Branch Office of the Alzheimer's Association is the primary
source of information and support for families facing the realities of caring for a
loved one with Alzheimer's disease in the Dubuque area, including Family
Conferencing and Planning, Safe Return, Helpline, Support Groups and Family
Education Programs; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the only national
fundraising event to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's disease; and
WHEREAS, the AIzheimer's Association Memory Walk serves as a single unifying event that
brings Alzheimer's patients, family members and the community together in a
show of true love, remembrance and support in hopes of hastening the
elimination of AIzheimer's disease.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MA YOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA,
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 15, 200f AS:
"ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION MEMORY WALK AWARENESS DA Y"
IN DUBUQUE, AND URGE OUR CITIZENS TO ENHANCE THEIR AWARENESS AND GIVE
SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFLICTED AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of
the City of Dubuque, IA to be affixed this
4th day of September, 2004.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk