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To Proclaim April 7th through April 13th National Public Health Week
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE TO PROCLAIM APRIL 7TH THROUGH APRIL 13TH NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK
WHEREAS, April 7th through the 13th is National Public Health Week. The American Public Health Association celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the observance of National Public Health Week which embraces the theme “It Starts Here”; and
WHEREAS, National Public Health Week 2025 will bring together public health workers, students, organizations and leaders for a week-long celebration of public health; and
WHEREAS, the priority areas of “It Starts Here” 2025 National Public Health Week are “It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission, Climate Action Starts Here: Championing Resilience for Health, Health Equity Starts Here: Optimizing Health for All, Advocacy Starts Here: Amplifying Voices for Public Health, and The Future of Public Health Starts Here: Strengthening the Public Health Workforce”; and
WHEREAS, the connections between health, equity, and sustainability are key concepts to understanding the social determinants of health that drive healthier communities. Improving Sullivan County’s health rankings starts here with everyone working together to meet the goal of doing our part in making Sullivan County healthier; and
WHEREAS, we're celebrating the power of education, prevention, advocating for policies that support and improve health, sharing strategies for successful partnerships and championing the role of a strong public health system and infrastructure that includes everyone; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature proclaim the week of April 7th through the 13th, as National Public Health Week 2025 in Sullivan County, NY and call upon everyone to observe this week by encouraging our families, friends, neighbors, co-workers and leaders to participate in initiatives in their communities that help to create a culture of health and a healthier County.
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