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8'SO 1111011 Adopted R~soluiio~~ t~ao.
Designating' October 1, 1991 to September 30, 1992
Infant Mortality Action Year
Whereas, the City of Fort Worth has sustained the highest infant mortality
rates among the major cities in Texas for several years; and
Whereas, there is tremendous citizen and community agency concern for the
prevention of infant illness and death; and
Whereas, citizen and agency concern for infant mortality is resulting in
community action by multiple groups; and
Whereas, high rates of infant mortality adversely .affect the health and well-
being of the entire community.
Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fort
Worth:
The 12 month period from October 1, 1991, to September 30, 1992, is hereby
designated as INFANT MORTALITY ACTION YEAR.
Be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of Fort Worth endorses
and supports the efforts of all community and citizen groups to reduce infant
mortality.
Be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of Fort Worth directs
the Fort Worth Department of Public Health to provide all possible support and-
coordination for efforts to reduce infant mortality.
Approved on this ~ day of c,oit~ 1991.
APPROVED BY
C9TY_ COU~iCI~.
SEP 24 1991
City Sefi'~°n °f ~a
City of t 1 wO~'' Texad
Mayor
CITY OF F08T MORTH