February 2023, American Heart Month Proclamation
by the
01apar of the Citp of Mentan, Texan
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WHEREAS, recognizing that each year 350,000 Americans die from a cardiac arrest and that cardiovascular
disease is the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability. Recognizing a global
public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February as"American
Heart Month"; and
WHEREAS, globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto accidents,
HIV, firearms, and house fires combined; Hands-Only CPR is a technique that the American
Heart Association recommends increasing the likelihood of people performing CPR in an
emergency until an AED(Automated External Defibrillator)and first responders arrive; and
WHEREAS, cardiovascular disease affects men, women, and children of every age and race in the United
States (U.S.); and
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Gerard Hudspeth, Mayor of the City of Denton, Texas, in recognition of the importance of the
ongoing fight against heart disease and stroke and the need for increased knowledge of life-saving
education around CPR in North Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim February 2023 as
"AMERICAN HEART MONTH"
in the City of Denton and urge all citizens to show their support for the mission by
commemorating this month as AMERICAN HEART MONTH. By increasing awareness,
speaking out, and empowering others,we can save thousands of lives each year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the month of February 2023.
GERARD TH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS,CITY SECRETARY
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