HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES-1998-010 Seal the State in 98 - 02-17-1998-5d~~~~ ~~
"SEAL THE STATE IN `98"
WHEREAS, almost 50 percent of North Carolina's school children have tooth decay,
and
WHEREAS, prevention of tooth decay is the only way to reduce the disease in children,
and
WHEREAS, dental sealants are an effective preventive tool that is underutilized in North
Carolina, and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Division of Dental Health has served the children of
North Carolina for 80 years with dental public health programs to reduce
tooth decay and improve oral health.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners
supports the program of the North Carolina Division of Dental Health and
the Division's efforts to increase the number of sealants placed on
children's teeth, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners supports
and celebrates the 80th Anniversary of Dental Public Health in North
Carolina which occurred on February 6, 1998.
Adopted this 17th day of February, 1998.
v"
Marga .Brown, Chair
Board of Commissioners