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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL CENTER FOR POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
JUNE IS PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after a person experiences trauma including,
but not limited to the stress of combat, rape, sexual assault, child abuse, bombings, accidents and natural
disasters, and affects approximately 8 million adults in the United States annually; and
WHEREAS, PTSD is associated with chemical changes in the body’s hormonal system and autonomic nervous
system, and is characterized by symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, insomnia, avoidance,
hypervigilance, anxiety, and depression; and
WHEREAS, the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces, who proudly serve the nation and
risk their lives to protect our freedom, deserve the investment of every possible resource to ensure their lasting
physical, mental, and emotional well-being; and
WHEREAS, combat-related PTSD stress among our men and women in the Armed Forces and among first
responders is significantly pronounced given that they are often exposed to highly traumatic events for weeks,
months, and even years; and
WHEREAS, between 10 and 30 percent of service members will develop PTSD within a year of leaving
combat, while others may not develop symptoms until years later; and
WHEREAS, many cases of PTSD remain undiagnosed and untreated due to a lack of awareness of this
condition and the persistent stigma associated with mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness of this condition is necessary to remove the stigma and to encourage those
suffering to seek proper and timely treatment that may save their lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby acknowledge that t he month of June is designated
as “Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Month” to bring awareness to those with PTSD and to encourage people
to reach out to their fellow citizens to provide support and remove the stigma associated with this disorder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have hereunto set our hands this 2nd day of June 2020.
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KAREN G. STEPPER, MAYOR
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LISA BLACKWELL, VICE MAYOR NEWELL ARNERICH, COUNCILMEMBER
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RENEE S. MORGAN, COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT STORER, COUNCILMEMBER