HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation - Public Health Month ProclamationORANGE COUNTYBOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH PROCLAMATION
APRIL 2001
Whereas, Over the past 50 years, the United States has achieved significant increases in
life expectancy and reductions in the incidence of injury, disability and disease,
Whereas, Of the 50 additional years of life expectancy we have gained since the turn of the
century, the public health approach is credited with the majority—
approximately 25 years —of our improvements in our health status and expanded
life expectancy,
Whereas,
Promoting the health and well -being of all residents of Orange County is
paramount; and
Whereas,
Controlling and eliminating communicable diseases are necessary to ensure that
our communities are healthy places in which to live; and
Whereas,
Protecting residents by safeguarding water and food supplies and monitoring
waste discharge systems is critical for environmental and personal health; and
Whereas,
Encouraging healthy lifestyle behaviors assures optimal quality of life and
improved health status; and
Whereas,
Ensuring the optimal growth and development for all Orange County children is
vital for the future of our communities; and
Whereas, Public Health contributes to the prosperity of Orange County residents by
promoting health, preventing disease, and protecting the environment, everyday,
every where, and for everybody regardless of religious, ethnic or socioeconomic
background;
Whereas Public Health Month provides the focused opportunity for the public and public
health professionals to celebrate collaborative efforts that have led to
community health successes and forge new partnerships to battle emerging
threats; and
Whereas Public Health Month provides an opportunity to highlight and commend the
efforts ofpublic health professionals to protect, promote and enhance the health
of all residents across Orange County; and
Therefore,
We hereby proclaim April 2001 as PUBLIC HEALTH MONTH in Orange
.ounty.
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Stephen Halkiotis, Chair
Board of County Commissioners