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RESOLUTION RELATING TO PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER TO BE EPILEPSY MONTH IN ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESO TA I: WHEREAS, there are more than 100,000 Minnesotans with some form of epilepsy, which is not a disease but a disorder of the 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 percent of those persons who have epilepsy are elementary school age or younger; 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 that the City of Centerville does hereby proclaim November to be EPILEPSY MONTH IN ANOKA COUNTY. e BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this reolution be forwarded to all cities and townships within Anoka County in the hope that similar resolutions from local governments could be adopted. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that through these efforts by governments within Anoka County 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. YES - Baumann, Zimny, L'Allier NO - none ABSENT. Wilharber Resolution adopted October 26, 1983 at the City Council meeting. . '" <if