Proclamation Alzheimer's Disea
WHEREAS, Alzheimers Disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, and
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the most common form of dementia; and
WHEREAS, approximately 4.6 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, 16 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
WHEREAS, 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 Alzheimer’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 Alzheimer’s disease.
NOW THEREFORE, I, TERRANCE M. DUGGAN, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE,
IOWA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 14, 2002 AS:
“ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION MEMORY WALK AWARENESS DAY”
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 3rd day of September, 2002.
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Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
For 9/3/02 Council Meeting
From Diane Brondyke, Alz. Assn. 589 0030
2 Orginals – Send agenda to Diane Alzheimer’s Assn. 1690 Elm St., Dubuque, IA 52001/