Proclamations
Suicide Prevention Week
September 6-12, 2010
WHEREAS, The issue of suicide affects families in all communities, including our community;
WHEREAS, The reported completed suicides in Alberta numbered more than 9 per week in 2007;
WHEREAS, Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10-24;
WHEREAS, Our community is committed to raising awareness and preventing suicide as a great many are preventable;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rob Wiedeman, Mayor of Parkland County declare the week of September 6-12, 2010 as “Suicide Prevention Week” in Parkland County.
National Grandparents Day
September 12, 2010
WHEREAS, We seek to strengthen the values of family, it is appropriate we recognize that grandparents have made, and continue to make, many contributions to enrich our province, towns, communities and our daily lives;
WHEREAS, Grandparents are a vital part of our families, who give generously of their wisdom, experience and love;
WHEREAS, We honour our grandparents for their skills, knowledge, experience and leadership;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Rob Wiedeman, Mayor of Parkland County do proclaim Sunday, September 12th 2010 to be National Grandparents Day and I call upon everyone in our community to join in the celebration and recognize the valuable contributions of Grandparents.