PROCLAMATION

Post date: May 15, 2013 10:40:49 PM

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

P R O C L A M A T I O N

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WHEREAS the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario serves people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, their families and the public; and

WHEREAS Health Canada has proclaimed June as Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month; and

WHEREAS There are many people who are not aware of the Association or that it offers support, information and education programs and funds research to find ways to prevent and treat these conditions; and

WHEREAS The Association encourages all Ontarians to learn more about these conditions and to appreciate the challenges faced by individuals affected by them:

NOW THEREFORE, I, Debbie Amaroso, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Sault Ste. Marie, do hereby proclaim the month of JUNE to be SPINA BIFIDA and HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS MONTH in the City of Sault Ste. Marie and I urge all citizens to give full consideration and attention to the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario for their work on behalf of those with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families.