CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
American Heart Month
February 2026
WHEREAS, over 695,000 Americans die from heart disease each year, more than breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and AIDS combined and over 90% of those suffering sudden cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital; and WHEREAS, chances of survival are increased dramatically if cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) resources are available and utilized within the first three to seven minutes after sudden cardiac arrest; and WHEREAS, the goal of American Heart Month is to raise awareness of heart disease, prevention and treatment; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase awareness of how to prevent cardiovascular disease and the appropriate intervention should an individual suffer from cardiovascular disease; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase awareness of the value of CPR training and encourage placement of AEDs in public places; and WHEREAS, a strong Chain of Survival which represents the crucial links of the emergency treatment of sudden cardiac arrest can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of cardiac arrest; and WHEREAS the City of Napa supports widespread CPR training, and public access defibrillation (PAD) and HeartSafe Community programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the Napa City Council, do hereby proclaim February 2026 as American Heart Month in the City of Napa and encourages all residents to learn the risks of cardiovascular disease, to stay fit through exercise and good nutrition, to know the signs of Stroke, Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, to learn critical lifesaving skills such as CPR and AED use, to call 9-1-1, to Act in Time when a cardiovascular emergency occurs.
Dated: February 17, 2026
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA
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