HomeMy WebLinkAbout020518 Renton Healthy Heart Month�. Denis Law Mayor
Proclamation
Whereas, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States and
affects men and women of every age and race; and
Whereas, many people who have high blood pressure may go years without knowing it, which
is why heart disease is called America's "Silent Killer"; and
Whereas, the chance of developing coronary heart disease can be reduced by taking simple
steps to prevent and control certain factors that put people at greater risk; and
Whereas, the Renton Regional Fire Authority and the City of Renton support the commitment
to fight heart disease by promoting preventative screenings and public education in many of
the city's diverse communities and schools throughout Renton; and
Whereas, the Healthy Heart Program serves to increase public awareness of the importance of
fighting cardiovascular disease by developing good eating habits, being physically active, and
taking advantage of preventative screenings; and
Whereas, being aware of the warning signs of a heart attack or stroke and knowing what to do
may help save a life, and all Renton citizens are encouraged to learn how to perform
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use an automatic external defibrillator (AED);
Now, therefore, I, Denis Law, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim February 2018
to be
Re n t o n �feaCthy .Rfeart �Ylonth
and I encourage all citizens to increase their awareness of cardiovascular disease, detection,
and prevention by participating in this important community risk reduction campaign.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of
the City of Renton to be affixed this 5th day of February, 2018.
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Denis Law, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington
Renton City Hall, 7th Floor 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057 • rentonwa.gov