HomeMy WebLinkAboutDrowning AwarenessPROCLAMATION
DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Drowning Impact Awareness month will raise awareness
that the number and impact of child drownings in Arizona affects
everyone; and
WHEREAS, the drowning incidents in Arizona take the lives of the
equivalent of a classroom of children each year; and
WHEREAS, a child drowning can happen to any family regardless of
education, race or socio-economic background; and
WHEREAS, families can take simple steps to protect their children
around water to avoid the tragedy of the unnecessary loss of fife; and
WHEREAS, water safety remains a priority for Arizona families,
communities, and government; and
WHEREAS, keeping children healthy and safe is the goal of hospitals,
fire departments, and other prevention institutions in Arizona and raising
awareness will increase understanding and education of effective ways to
prevent drownings.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Jay T. Schlum, Mayor of the Town of Fountain
Hills, Arizona, do hereby proclaim August 1 through 31, 2011 as
DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH in Fountain Hills.
DATED This 0 day of August, 2011
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Jay T. Schlum, Mayor