City of Columbus - File #: 0054X-2008

• File #: 0054X-2008
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/5/2008
• In control: Tavares
• On agenda: 3/10/2008
• Final action: 3/12/2008
• Title: To declare the month of March as National Kidney Month and March 13th, 2008 as World Kidney Day in the City of Columbus.
• Sponsors: Charleta B. Tavares, Kevin L. Boyce, Hearcel Craig, Andrew Ginther, Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Priscilla Tyson, Michael C. Mentel

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/12/2008	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/11/2008	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/10/2008	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
3/10/2008	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed

Title

To declare the month of March as National Kidney Month and March 13^th, 2008 as World Kidney Day in the City of Columbus.

Body

WHEREAS, every year, approximately 2,300 Ohioans are on the waiting list for a kidney transplant; and

WHEREAS, one-in-nine Ohioans are at risk for developing kidney disease; and

WHEREAS, there has been a 30% increase in the number of incidences of Chronic Kidney Disease.  Early detection and treatment of kidney disease could result in fewer Ohioans requiring dialysis treatments; and

WHEREAS, for more than 30 years, the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio has been providing programs and services for Ohio kidney patients and their families; and

WHEREAS, The National Kidney Foundation of Ohio helps Ohioans prevent, treat and cure kidney and urinary tract disease; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby declare the month of March 2008 as Kidney Disease Awareness Month and March 13^th, 2008 as World Kidney Day in the City of Columbus.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does strongly encourage all citizens to become aware of the warning signs of kidney disease and to "know their kidney score."