HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-039 RESOLUTION NO. 10-039
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2010,
AS "CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH "INST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children.
2. Brushing twice daily for two minutes using toothpaste with fluoride and visiting
the dentist regularly are the keys to having a health mouth.
3. In St. Lucie County, forty-six percent of first graders have tooth decay.
4. St. Lucie County is pleased to join with the St. Lucie County Oral Health Coalition
in promoting good oral health care as a method of preventing tooth decay in children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of February 2010 as "Children's
Dental Health Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County and community organizations
to join in this observance.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9th day of February, 2010.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COON ~ COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COU ;w L IDA
BY:
RK CHAIRM
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