Proclamation #2021-015PPROCLAMAT70W
WhereaS, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average
of five years less than women with Native American and African -American men having
the lowest life expectancy; and
Whereas, educating the public and health care providers about the importance of a healthy lifestyle
and early detection of male health problems will result in reducing rates of mortality from
disease; and
Whereas, men who are educated about the value that preventive health can play in prolonging their
lifespan and their role as productive family members will be more likely to participate in
health screenings; and
Whereas, fathers who maintain a healthy lifestyle are role models for their children and have
happier, healthier children; and
Whereas, Men's Health Network worked with Congress to develop a national men's health
awareness period as a special campaign to help educate men, boys, and their families
about the importance of positive health attitudes and preventative health practices; and
Whereas, the City of Clermont actively promotes Men's Health among employees through the
employment of a workforce wellness coordinator who helps male employees on a broad
range of men's health issues, including heart disease, mental health, diabetes, and
prostate, testicular and colon cancer; and
Whereas, all male citizens of Clermont are encouraged to increase their awareness of the
importance of a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, and medical check-ups.
Now, Therefore, I, Tim Murry, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State of Florida, do hereby
proclaim the Month of June, Two Thousand and Twenty One as:
Men s .nfeaCth Month
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Clermont to be affixed this 25' Day of May in the year Two Thousand and Twenty One.
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ATTEST
Tracy Ackr yd Howe, City Clerk FILE COM