Proclamation_Men's Health Week (June 11-17, 2018) Copyrighted
June 4, 2018
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 2.
ITEM TITLE: Men's Health Week(June 11-17, 2018)
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Men's Health Week 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, 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. Fathers who maintain a healthy lifestyle are role models for their children and have
happier, healthier children; 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, Men's Health Week focuses on a broad range of inen's health issues, including heart
disease, mental health, diabetes; and prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and
Whereas, the citizens of Dubuque are encouraged to increase awareness of the importance of a
healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical check-ups.
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 WEEK OF JUNE 11 THROUGH 17, 2018 AS
"MEN'S HEALTH WEEK"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, AND ENCOURAGE ALL CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN
WEAR-BLUE-FRIDAY ON JUNE 15, 2018 IN RECOGNITION OF MENS' HEALTH WEEK.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Dubuque to be affixed this 4th day of June 2018.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
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 by Mayor Buol and/or
Public Health Specialist Mary Rose Corrigan.