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February 2023, American Heart Month Proclamation by the 01apar of the Citp of Mentan, Texan Eo all to Whom tbeze gezentz oball come, Oreetingm 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 BY: