HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 National Family Caregivers Month Proclamation - Word - 11.12.2008PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, November Twelfth, Two Thousand and Eight, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize National Family Caregivers Month; and
WHEREAS, one of the most profound ways in which love is expressed is through the generous support provided by family caregivers to loved ones who are chronically ill, elderly or disabled;
and
WHEREAS, caregivers reflect family and community life at its best and are among Cupertino’s most important natural resources; and
WHEREAS, the need for family caregivers is growing, because people are living longer due to the help of medicine and technology; and
WHEREAS, people over eighty-five years old are the fastest growing segment of our population.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby recognize November 2008 as
National Family Caregivers Month
in Cupertino and honor the many contributions that family caregivers make to the quality of our life and urge people, businesses, and other organizations to offer programs and services
that will provide caregivers the support and encouragement they need to carry out their vital responsibilities.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Wednesday, November Twelfth, Two Thousand and Eight.
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Dolly Sandoval, Mayor