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RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE JUNE 2021 AS BRAIN AND ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH.
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WHEREAS, every 65 seconds an individual develops Alzheimer's disease and it is the most expensive disease in America, costing the nation $355 billion this year; and
WHEREAS, June 2021 is Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, recognizing a disease that affects more than 6 million Americans and 220,000 Ohioans; and
WHEREAS, as a degenerative disease, Alzheimer's is thought to begin 20 years before symptoms arise; and
WHEREAS, recognizing these events provide an opportunity to promote and join the global conversation about the brain and Alzheimer’s disease as a public health crisis; and
WHEREAS, caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease often takes an enormous toll on family members; caregivers themselves often suffer more stress, depression, and health problems than caregivers of people with other illnesses; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the important role that Central Ohio plays in meeting the needs of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through family and clinical support, early detection and diagnosis of disease education, advocacy and research.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That this Council does hereby recognize June 2021 as Brain and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in the City of Gahanna.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect at the earliest period allowed by law.