Heart Month
February 2010

WHEREAS: One in three Canadian deaths are due to heart disease and stroke every year, making it the leading cause of death in the country;

AND WHEREAS: The Heart and Stroke Foundation protects the lives of all Canadians by funding world class scientific research which results in medical advancements, social change and education to prevent and reduce death and disability from heart disease and stroke;

AND WHEREAS: February is Heart Month in Canada, during which the Heart and Stroke Foundation Person-to-Person Campaign takes place, to support on-going heart disease and stroke research and programs;

AND WHEREAS: We applaud and commend the thousands of volunteers, staff and researchers of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario for their dedication and commitment and wish them continued success;

I, THEREFORE: proclaim that the month of February be observed as "Heart Month" in the City of Kingston. I further urge all citizens to co-operate with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario Person-to-Person Campaign, and all civic, social and fraternal organizations and business establishments to give this campaign the greatest possible support. Put your heart into it and make a difference!

Dated at Kingston this 2nd day of December, 2009
Harvey Rosen, Mayor