Office of the Mayor

Proclamation

Lawrence, Kansas

WHEREAS:   The people of Lawrence, Kansas are deserving of good health; and

WHEREAS:   Human milk is the preferred and most appropriate source of nutrition for infants, adapting over time to meet the changing needs of the growing child; and

WHEREAS:   Breastfeeding is a proven primary prevention strategy, protecting both infants and mothers from a host of chronic and acute diseases and conditions and building a foundation for life-long health and wellness; and

WHEREAS:   The act of breastfeeding builds a strong emotional connection between the mother and infant, a bond which lasts a lifetime; and

WHEREAS:   Breastfeeding provides a safe, reliable, and renewable food source; and

WHEREAS:   Employers that provide workplace lactation support experience an impressive return on investment, including lower health care costs, absenteeism, and turnover rates, and improved morale, job satisfaction, and productivity; and

WHEREAS:   Breastfeeding is economical, providing its benefits at little or no cost and providing a safe food source, especially critical during emergency situations; and

WHEREAS:   Lawrence has built a culture of breastfeeding support through the years and has now met all criteria established by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition to be recognized as a community supporting breastfeeding.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The City of Lawrence, Kansas, does hereby proclaim Lawrence as a Community Supporting Breastfeeding as designated by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition and encourage all citizens to support breastfeeding families wherever and whenever possible.

                                                                   Jeremy Farmer, Mayor

July 21, 2015