THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
PROCLAIMS APRIL 2023 AS
LIMB LOSS AWARENESS MONTH
IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE
Whereas, according to the Amputee Coalition of America, there are approximately 2.1 million Americans currently living with limb loss or limb difference; and Whereas, April is typically a month of renewal and is therefore the perfect month to promote limb loss awareness in the City of Commerce; and Whereas, more than 507 Americans lose a limb every day; and Whereas, each year, 1,000 babies are born in the United States with congenital limb difference; and Whereas, studies show that 60 percent of limb loss is preventable; and Whereas, diabetes and peripheral vascular disease are the leading causes of limb loss; and Whereas, the Amputee Coalition of America provides education, outreach, advocacy, and a national limb loss information center for people with limb loss or limb difference, their families and health care providers:
NOW, THEREFORE, I MAYOR DO HEREBY PROCLAIM APRIL 2023 AS LIMB LOSS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE CITY OF COMMERCE AND URGE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE AND RESPECT PEOPLE WITH LIMB LOSS OR LIMB DIFFERENCE, INCLUDING COMBAT AMPUTEES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIMBS IN SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY.
Signed this 25th day of April 2023.
Hugo A. Argumedo
Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway
City Clerk