Agenda 07/28/2009 Item # 4DAgenda Item No. 4D
July 28, 2009
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a community in which breastfeeding is the norm enjoys health consequences
that reverberate throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, all available knowledge indicates that breastfeeding enhances optimal brain
development provided by nutrients and interaction and protects babies from
illness that can cause malnutrition, learning, and hearing difficulties,, and
WHEREAS, in Collier County, preparedness for emergencies is important and being able to
continue br+eastfeedinq can bring comfort and a sense of normalcy, even in
stressful situations, that would be otherwise devastating for families that
rely on access to formula, sanitation, and refrigeration when the established
supply for the baby is bottled milk; and
WHEREAS, for breastfeeding to become a cultural norm once more, it is important to
include basic facts about breastfeeding in the educational system; and
WHEREAS, breastfeeding is recognized by mq jor medical organizations, such as the
American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetrics and
6ynecologists, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American
Diabetic Association, the National Association of WIC (Women, Infants and
Children) Directors, UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) and WHO
(World Health Organization),• and,
WHEREAS, La Leche League in the USA celebrates World Breastfeeding Week as part of
a 6/obal initiative on the protection, promotion, and support of breastfeeding
with more than 320 countries participating.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that August, 2009 be designated as
RREA57-FEEMN6 AWARENESS MONTH
with special emphasis on breastfeeding promotion and urge all citizens to join
us /n seeking reliable nutrition and supporting breastfeeding as a high priority
for healthier babies in Collier County.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of Tv/y, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4D
July 28, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 4D
Item Summary: Proclamation designating the month of August, 2009 as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. To
be accepted by Laurie Owens,
Meeting Date: 7iHi2009 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the BCC
Date
Board of County
BCC Office
6/2912009 10:45:47 AM
Commissioners
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
BCC Office Manager
Date
Board of County
BCC Office
612912009 11:00 AM
Commissioners
Approved By
James V. Mudd County Manager Date
Board of County
County Manager's Office 7!612009 12:55 PM
Commissioners
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