Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month
September 2021
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Muscular Dystrophy is a group of neuromuscular disorders that have no known cure. In almost all cases, there are few treatments and no way to stop the disorder’s progression. Muscular Dystrophy Canada is a national, non-profit organization committed to funding research into the causes, treatments, and eventual cure of neuromuscular disorders, as well as providing services to people with neuromuscular disorders and public education.
- WHEREAS; People today have the opportunity to live longer lives because of breakthroughs in medical research, and
- WHEREAS; Muscular dystrophy is a neuromuscular disorder that affects many and has no known cure, and
- WHEREAS; Only through the support of the community may a cure be found;
NOW, THEREFORE; Parkland County Council does hereby declare September 2021 as “Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month” in Parkland County.
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Suicide Prevention Week
September 5 - 11, 2021
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- WHEREAS; The issue of suicide affects families in all communities, including our community;
- WHEREAS; The reported completed suicides in Alberta numbered more than 500 per year;
- WHEREAS; Suicide is consistently a leading cause of death among Albertans;
- WHEREAS; Our community is committed to raising awareness and preventing suicide as a great many are preventable;
NOW, THEREFORE; The Council of Parkland County does hereby declare the week of September 5 – 11, 2021 as “Suicide Prevention Week” in Parkland County.
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National Grandparents Day
September 12, 2021
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- 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; Parkland County Council does hereby declare Sunday, September 12th, 2021 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.
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Terry Fox Day
September 19, 2021
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- WHEREAS; statistically, nearly one in two Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and one in four are expected to succumb to the disease;
- WHEREAS; Terry Fox inspired the nation and the world through his courageous struggle with cancer and his determination to raise money and awareness for cancer research;
- WHEREAS; in honour of Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope we continue to raise funds that directly support cancer research, with over $750 million raised in his name;
- WHEREAS; the annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope Run gives Canadians an opportunity to celebrate Terry’s legacy and to continue to raise money for cancer research;
NOW, THEREFORE, Parkland County Council does hereby proclaim September 19, 2021 as Terry Fox Day in Parkland County.
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Rail Safety Week
September 20 - 26, 2021
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- WHEREAS: Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 20 to 26, 2021;
- WHEREAS: It is in the public’s interest to raise citizens’ awareness of the dangers of ignoring safety warnings at level crossings and trespassing on rail property to reduce avoidable deaths, injuries, and damage caused by incidents involving trains and citizens;
- WHEREAS: Operation Lifesaver is a public/private partnership whose aim is to work with the public, rail industry, governments, police services, media, and others to raise rail safety awareness;
- WHEREAS: CN has requested County Council to adopt this resolution in support of its ongoing efforts to raise awareness, save lives, and prevent injuries in communities, including our municipality;
NOW, THEREFORE: The Parkland County Council does hereby declare September 20 – 26, 2021, Rail Safety Week in Parkland County.
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