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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-108-3213 Mens Health MonthRESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 108 -3213 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, June is Men's Health Month, and anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities, and WHEREAS, the purpose of Men's Health month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys, and WHEREAS, this month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury, and WHEREAS, in placing special emphasis on men and cancer awareness, and Father's day, Councilwoman Davis is further encouraging all men to wear blue and black ties for the month of June in recognition of Men's Health Month, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution. Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby recognizes and celebrates men during the Month of June and recognizes the Resolution No. 2017 - 108 -3213 month of June as Men's Health. The City Council further encourages men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its final passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 14, 2017. OL GILBERT, III, MAYOR ATTEST: RONETTA TAYLOR, 9MC, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY SPONSORED BY: COUNCILWOMAN LISA C. DAVIS Moved by: 10 M 4n, 4 zā€žv Seconded by: 04p"'7 VOTE: _ Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis Councilman Rodney Harris Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom Councilwoman Felicia Robinson Councilman David Williams Jr Resolution No. 2017 - 108 -3213 (Yes) (Yes) (No) (No) āœ“ (Yes) āœ“(Yes) (Yes) (No) (No) (No) (Yes) (Yes) (No) (No) MIAMI G 0 `4ā€¢`O U _200 _, City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo 18605 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 Council Meeting Date: June 14, 2017 Item Type: Resoludon Ordinance Other X Enter X in box Fiscal Impact: (EnterX in box) Yes No Ordinance Reading: (EnterX in box) 12t Reading 2nd Readift X x Public Hearing: Yes No Yes No (Enter X in box) x Funding Source: Advertising Requirement: Yes No (Enter X in box) x Contract /P.O. Required: (Enter X in box) Yes No RFP /RFQ /Bid #: X Strategic Plan Related (Enter X in box) Yes No Strategic Plan Priority Area: Strategic Plan Obj. /Strategy: (list the specific objective /strategy this item will address) X Enhance Organizational p N/A Bus. & Economic Dev Q Public Safety p Quality of Education 71 Qual. of Life & City Image 0 Communication I] Sponsor Name Councilwoman Department: Office of the Council Lisa C. Davis Short rdW-- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING JUNE AS MEN'S HEALTH MONTH IN THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Staff Summary: JUNE is Men's Health Month! Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. The purpose of Men's Health month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys. This month gives health care providers, public policy makers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for disease and injury. 18605 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 In placing special emphasis on men and cancer awareness, and Father's day, Councilwoman Davis is further encouraging all men to wear blue and black ties for the month of June in recognition of Men's Health Month. Proposed Action: That the City Council approves the Resolution. Attachment(s)