Drowning Prevention proclamation

Office of the Mayor
City of El Mirage
Proclamation
Drowning Impact Awareness Month
July 2024
WHEREAS, Drowning Impact Awareness month will raise awareness that the number and
impact of child drownings in Arizona affects everyone; and
WHEREAS, the drowning incidents in Arizona take the lives of the equivalent of a classroom
of children each year; and
WHEREAS, a child drowning can happen to any family regardless of education, race, or socio
-economic background; and
WHEREAS, families can take simple steps to protect their children around water to avoid the
tragedy of the unnecessary loss of life; and
WHEREAS, water safety remains a priority for Arizona families, the City of El Mirage, and
Water Watchers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital; and
WHEREAS, keeping children healthy and safe is the goal of the El Mirage Fire Department,
Water Watchers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and other prevention institutions in Arizona; raising
awareness will increase understanding and education of effective ways to prevent drownings.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of El Mirage proclaims and recognizes July 1 through 31,
2024 as DROWING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH in the City of El Mirage.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, Mayor Alexis Hermosillo, have hereunto set my hand and cause
the Seal of the City of El Mirage to be affixed this 2nd day of July 2024.
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Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor