HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Attachment A: Men’s Health Month Proclamation.pdfCITY OF SARATOGA PROCLAMATION JUNE 2011 AS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH IN THE CITY OF SARATOGA
WHEREAS, despite advances in medicine, men live on average six years less than women with 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 may result in reducing rates of
mortality from disease; and
WHEREAS, men who are educated about the value of preventative health may be more likely to participate in health screenings; and
WHEREAS, regular doctor visits are essential for serious men’s health issues, including
colon and prostate cancer, to be detected early; and
WHEREAS, the threat of other conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease, can be reduced by eating nutritious foods, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, men that take responsibility for their health serve as an example to their
families and encourage their loved ones to follow in their steps; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga seeks to help its residents to sustain a healthy way of life; and
WHEREAS, there are 13 parks containing 67 acres of developed parkland in the City of
Saratoga where residents can participate in a wide range of unstructured and organized physical
activities; and
WHEREAS, there are 13 miles of trails in Saratoga and the City is actively working to
expand its extensive trail network to make easier for Saratoga residents to walk, run, and bike; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga Recreation and Facilities Department offers a wide range
of health and fitness classes, from tap dance to tai chi, lacrosse, and aerial yoga, to encourage
citizens of all ages and interests to be physically fit;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Howard A. Miller, Mayor of the City of Saratoga, do hereby proclaim June 2011 as Men’s Health Month in the City of Saratoga, and urge all citizens to remind their fathers, brothers, husbands, grandfathers, sons, and other loved ones to make their health a priority
this month and all year long.
_________________________ Howard A. Miller, Mayor
City of Saratoga