HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-079RESOLUTION NO. 01-79
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK
OF MARCH 25, 2001, THROUGH MARCH 31,
2001, AS "DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a
hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life;
and has no cure.
2. Almost 16 million Americans have Diabetes, but unfortunately, more than one third are
not aware that they have the disease.
3. Each day approximately 2,200 people are diagnosed with Diabetes and about 798~000
people will be diagnosed this year.
4. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and more than 193,000
Americans will die from this disease and its complications.
5. Diabetes is one of the most costly health problems in America and health care and other
costs related to Diabetes treatment, as well as the costs of lost productivity, run $98 billion annually.
6. This Board believes it is important for the citizens of St. Lucie County to be aware of the
seriousness of Diabetes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby procla'un the week of March 25,2001, through Maxch 31,2001,
as "DIABETES AWARENESS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to find out if they are at risk for
Diabetes and "Take the Test - Know Your Score".
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20t~ day of March, 2001.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C/~U/NTY, FL~
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