City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, in September 2012, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month was first recognized to raise global awareness about dementia and dementia advocacy; and
WHEREAS, September 21 st is World Alzheimer ’s Day and is observed annually worldwide to raise global awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; and
WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that affects the parts of the brain controlling thought, memory, and language.
An estimated 5.8 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States , and by 20 60 that number is projected to grow to 14 million people; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 theme for World Alzheimer's Awareness Month , is "Ask About Dementia, Ask about Alzheimer's ." This theme encourages people to have conversations about Alzheimer's and dementia to reduce stigma, increase understanding, and promote early diagnosis and better support for those affected; and
WHEREAS, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is vital to target the stigma and lack of understanding and knowledge surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as well as supporting those suffering with the disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the month of September as
WORLD ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and call upon the community to recognize the impacts of Alzheimer ’s disease and work to support those affected.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 16th day of September 2025.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
KELLY G. COX
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 6
ALBERT GONZALEZ
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
Proclamation
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