CITY OF
CUPERTINO
Prodamation
WHEREAS, Every 65 seconds, an individual develops Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, and it claims more lives than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined;
WHEREAS, September 21 is World Alzheimer's Day, recognizing a disease affecting more than 50 million people worldwide, including six million Americans and 31,000 residents in Santa Clara County; WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino recognizes that this day is meant to promote and join the global conversation about brain health, Alzheimer's disease, and other dementia as a public health crisis;
WHEREAS, People with dementia are often happier if they can live independently in their own homes in cities where more people understand dementia, include and support those living with dementia, and where there is less fear and avoidance;
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino supports organizations like Age-Friendly Silicon Valley and Santa Clara County Healthy Brain Initiative, which help meet the needs of people in our community who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through support, education, and advocacy.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Darcy Paul, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby Proclaim September 21, 2022 as
World Higheimer's Day
in the City of Cupertino and encourage residents to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to support our families, friends, and neighbors who are impacted by these conditions.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
Darcy Paul
Mayor