HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-04 Proclamation - National Children's Dental Health MonthOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the future is, to a large measure, dependent on the good health of our
families;
WHEREAS, good health can be achieved in part through good dental habits learned
early and reinforced throughout life;
WHEREAS, tooth decay is among the most prevalent diseases in the world yet dental
advances of the last century have made it highly preventable;
WHEREAS, good dental health requires a personal commitment to effective hygiene,
good nutrition and regular dental care;
WHEREAS, parents and guardians are urged to help ensure that children brush and
floss their teeth carefully, visit a dentist for preventative checkups and cleanings,
and eat a well-balanced diet;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim
the month of February, 2019:
National Children's Dental Health Month
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in
recognizing the importance of good dental health.
Presented this fourth day of February, 2019.
Allan Ekberg, Mayo