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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 06/04/2012 (3) is / k Cup of eta ulna Irottamatton MDA DAY-JUNE 19,2012 ► WHEREAS, Muscular Dystrophy refers to a group of more than 43 neuromuscular diseases that cause generalized weakness and muscle wasting. Two of the most common neuromuscular diseases include Duchenne 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 adults; and WHEREAS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is one of the world's leading national health agencies, composed of dedicated scientists and citizens, whose goal is to conquer neuromuscular diseases. Seventy-eight percent of every dollar raised funds 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 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. Proceeds provide comprehensive medical services to tens of thousands of adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and contributes to research for treatments and cures; and WHEREAS, in 2011, our local firefighters from Petaluma IAFF Local #1415 and CAL FIRE LNU Petaluma Local#2881 hit the streets for MDA's Fill-the-Boot campaign, raising more than $8,600. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT I,David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma, along with the members of the City Council, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, June 19, 2012 as MDA DAY in Petaluma and urge all citizens to "Fill the Boot"! • David 9444, nrn zgretietto „.0.10,1,; ‘• je 114, &AUL mec �_ ` _ Lamle e ofe1L, )000 _ Tr- 11W