Declaring the month of February American Hearth Month

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RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA DECLARING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AMERICAN HEART MONTH WHEREAS, in 1981, nearly one million Americans will die of heart disease and strokes, a total which exceeds all other causes of death combined; and WHEREAS, in the State of Indiana, 54% of all deaths are related to cardiovascular problems; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR is a proven series of basic life support procedures aimed at reducing early death and disability from heart disease and strokes; and WHEREAS, The Common Council wishes to publicly acknowledge the dedication of the American Heart Association and other organizations who are working to reduce death and disability from heart disease and strokes through research throughout the country; and WHEREAS, the Common Council wishes to encourage all citizens of our community to become trained in CPR techniques, and therefore desires to declare the month of February, American Heart Month. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend hereby declares the month of February, 1981, as American Heart Month. SECTION II. The Common Council hereby publicly acknowledges the work of the American Heart Association and other organizations who have dedicated themselves to reducing early death and disability from heart disease and strokes through nationwide research and educational programs. SECTION III. The Common Council urges all citizens of our Community to participate in the upcoming educational program sponsored by the St. Joseph County American Heart Association, Saint Joseph's Medical Center, and South Bend Fire Department; and become trained in CPR techniques. SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. PMENTED :;) - ! - �/ " APPROVED ADOPTED �- FILED IN CLEFS OFFICE FEB 5 1981 Irene Gammon CITY CLERK, SOUTH BEND, IND.