HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 82- Lupus Awareness Week October 17-23 1982
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PRO C LAM A T ION
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LUPUS AWARENESS WEEK
October 17-23, 1982
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WHEREAS, Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the body's
connective tissue that occurs in two forms: Discoid which affects
the skin, and Systemic which may cause inflammation and destruction
of the joints, blood, heart, kidneys or other vital organs; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 500,000 persons are afflected with this disease and
5,000 people die of this disease each year;
WHEREAS, public awareness of this disease needs to be increased; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all citizens and especially those of
our citizens who may suffer from this disease to become aware of it
and to seek proper medical treatment and assistance; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman, Montana, is vitally interested in the health of
its citizens, is involved in basic research programs, and has created
support programs for lupus patients.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alfred M. Stiff, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby
proclaim the week of October 17, 1982, as
LUPUS AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Bozeman and urge all citizens of Bozeman to join in observance of
this special week which has been set aside to publicize this prevalent but little
known disease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the great seal
SEAL of the City of Bozeman, in the State
of Montana, to be affixed at Bozeman,
Montana, this 4th day of October
in the year of our Lord, One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Eighty-Two.
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