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To proclaim May 4, 2005 as World Asthma Day in the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, the American Lung Association and Lung Association affiliates throughout the United States have worked together to fight against lung disease for nearly 100 years; and
WHEREAS, World Asthma Day is meant to bring awareness to the 20 million Americans who have Asthma; and
WHEREAS, the American Lung Association has served our community by providing culturally diverse, family centered programs about asthma triggers, the effect of environmental factors on asthma, asthma education and management, access to care, and community education leadership; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of "World Asthma Day," is to recognize the impact of asthma on the population and the achievement of the American Lung Association in serving those suffering with asthma; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize May 4, 2005 as "World Asthma Day," and commends the work of the American Lung Association to raise awareness among the citizens of Columbus.