Resolution - #92-11-303 - 11/24/1992

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Councilmember Hardin introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #92-11-303 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER AS EPILEPSY MONTH IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY WHEREAS, there are more than 100,000 Minnesotans with some form of epilepsy, which is not a disease but a disorder of the central nervous system; and WHEREAS, these Minnesotans are a significant portion of some 2,000,000 Americans from throughout the country who have epilepsy; and WHEREAS, 60% of those persons who have epilepsy are elementary school age or younger; and WHEREAS, in Minnesota there is approximately one child in every other classroom with epilepsy; and WHEREAS, epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder or physical impairment; and WHEREAS, with early diagnosis and attention to medical, social and neurological aspects, more people will be able to bring their seizures under partial or full control; and WHEREAS, everyone generally needs more information about epilepsy, its causes and what can be done to help in order to change public attitudes from rejection to understanding and acceptance. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby proclaims November as Epilepsy Month. 2) That through this effort, all citizens will have a greater understanding of epilepsy so that people with epilepsy will be better able to take their rightful place in the mainstream of American society. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Hardin Councilmember Zimmerman and the following voted against the same: None and the following abstained: None