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MUSCULAR DYSTROPHYDAY-MAY31,2013
Ir WHEREAS, Muscular Dystrophy refers to a group of more than 43 neuromuscular
diseases that caused generalized weakness and muscle wasting, and two of the most common
neuromuscular diseases include Duchene Muscular Dystrophy, a disease found in children that
progresses slowly, with survival rare beyond their late twenties, and Amyotrophic Lateral
Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) a disorder that progresses rapidly in adult clients; and
1 WHEREAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, one of the world's leading national
health agencies, is a dedicated partnership of scientists and citizens aimed at conquering
neuromuscular diseases, with seventy-eight percent of every dollar raised funding research,
patient care, summer camp, and education; and
WHEREAS, members of Petaluma IAFF Local#1415 and CAL FIRE LNU Petaluma
Local #2881 serve and protect communities throughout the area every day and have become a
symbol of pride, honor and strength as they selflessly donate their time and energy to supporting
the battle against muscular dystrophy; and
WHEREAS, fire fighters across the nation are some of the largest contributors in the
United States to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, with proceeds providing comprehensive
medical services to tens of thousands of adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and
contributing to research for treatments and cures; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 & 2012, Petaluma IAFF Local #1415 and CAL FIRE LNU
Petaluma Local #2881 hit the streets for MDA's Fill-the-Boot campaign, raising more than
$15,300.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma,
along with the members of the City Council, do hereby proclaim Friday, May 31, 2013 as MDA
DAY in Petaluma and urge all citizens to Fill-the Boot!
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