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Proclamation_Men's Health Month (June 2020)Copyrighted May 18, 2020 City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 3. ITEM TITLE: Men's Health Month Proclamation (June 2020) SUMMARY: On behalf of the City of Dubuque Wellness Committee and the Men's Health Network. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Men's Health Month Proclamation Type Supporting Documentation P iYlaslcrpieceairan, ;Nississip i 00 AMAI'ION 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 are more likely to participate in health screenings; and Whereas, Men's Health Month focuses on a broad range of men's health issues including heart disease, brain health, diabetes; and prostate, testicular and colon cancers. Whereas, Men's Health Network worked with Congress to establish the month of June as Men's Health Awareness month, and Men's Health Awareness week ending on Father's Day (June 15-21, 2020) to help educate men, boys, and their families about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventative health practices. 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 MONTH OF JUNE 2020 AS "MEN'S HEALTH MONTH" IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA TO INCREASE AWARENESS AMONG MEN AND BOYS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE, REGULAR EXERCISE AND MEDICAL CHECK- UPS. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, o be affixed this 18th day of May 2020. Roy D, "-Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevir6 S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk 2020: Submitted by Anne Di Gregory, Men's Health Network, P.O Box 77476, Washington, DC 20013, Men's Health Month (June), MHW@menshealthweek.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.orc . Accepted by Ken Miller of City of Dubuque Wellness Committee. Submit a copy or copies to Men's Health Month, P.O. Box 77476, Washington, DC 20013 2018: Submitted by Elizabeth Lanham, Program Assistant for Men's Health Week/Month, P. 0 Box 77476, Washington, DC 20013, MHW©menshealthweek.org; and accepted Ken Miller of City of Dubuque Wellness Committee.