Consent #9 File Res 2007-409
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM ~
May 15, 2007
TO: Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manager
FROM: Peter Riggs, Administrative Intern4 r:-
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed Resolution Recognizing the Month of May 2007 as
"Health Care Reform Awareness Month." (File Resolution No. 2007-409)
Council President George Brunner and Councilmember Paul Williams have asked the
City Administration to prepare a resolution recognizing the need for health care reform
in Wisconsin by observing the month of May 2007 as "Health Care Reform. Awareness
Month".
During the May 14, 2007 City Council meeting Rob Wilkinson of the AARP State
Advocacy Council addressed the City Council asking that they adopt a resolution
recognizing the need for health care reform in Wisconsin. If the resolution is passed, he
asked that a copy be sent to the AARP Wisconsin office in Madison.
Mr. Wilkinson will be present at the May 29, 2007 City Council meeting to receive this
recognition on behalf of the AARP Wisconsin office.
The City Administration recommends the City Council adopt Resolution 2007-409
recognizing the month of May 2007 as "Health Care Reform Awareness Month."
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-409
A Resolution Recognizing the Month of May 2007 as
"Health Care Reform Awareness Month"
WHEREAS, Many Wisconsin residents, including those that work full time, do not have
health insurance at some point during the year; and
WHEREAS, Health care costs continue to rise significantly; and
WHEREAS, Wisconsin employers spend a considerable amount of money for
employees' health care premiums; and
WHEREAS, some Americans have problems paying medical bills and may go bankrupt
because of health care related bills; and
WHEREAS, a substantial number of Americans are uninsured;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville that the month of May 2007 be designated as "Health Care Reform
Awareness Month;" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council, that a copy of this resolution
be presented to the AARP Wisconsin office in recognition of the need for health care
reform in Wisconsin and in an effort to assure that all Wisconsin residents have quality,
affordable and comprehensive health care.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
DeGarmo
Loasching
Steeber
Truman
Wellnitz
Williams
APPROVED:
Steven E. Sheiffer, City Manager
ATTEST:
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROV~ Ar~Q FORM: ~
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City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President George Brunner and Councilmember
Paul Williams
Prepared by: Administrative Intern