HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-210 RESOLUTION NO. 23-210
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER 2023
AS "PREMATURITY AWARENESS MONTH" AND NOVEMBER 17,
2023 AS "WORLD PREMATURITY DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Moms and babies face serious health risks and March of Dimes fights for their
health through research, education, advocacy and programs.
2. March of Dimes has developed a collaborative model to study and prevent
preterm birth through groundbreaking research at five Prematurity Research
Centers.
3. March of Dimes is committed to mobilizing the nation by amplifying the voices of
women and families.
4. In 2021, three hundred fifty-one (351) babies were born preterm in St. Lucie
County, representing a preterm birth rate of 10.4%.
5. In Florida, March of Dimes has worked extensively to improve maternal and infant
health, including advocating for policies that improve health outcomes.
6. March of Dimes looks forward to partnering with St. Lucie County in response to
the continued maternal and infant health crisis of prematurity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of November 2023 as "Prematurity Awareness
Month" and November 17, 2023 as "World Prematurity Day" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 14th day of November 2023.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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