IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
170521
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. COGGS
Title
Resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2017.
Analysis
This resolution approves the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2017.
Body
Whereas, The Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, located in the area bounded by Center Street, Garfield Avenue, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and 7th Street, is a redevelopment initiative seeking the create economic development and vibrancy in this neighborhood; and
Whereas, The 5th annual Bronzeville Week celebration of African-American culture, history, art and entertainment will take place August 5 - 12, 2017; and
Whereas, In conjunction with Bronzeville Week, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County and the Milwaukee Lifecourse Initiative for Healthy Families have organized the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes, which will occur on the morning of Saturday, August 5th, starting and ending at the intersection of 6th Street and North Avenue; and
Whereas, The HaRUNbee Walk/Run seeks to raise awareness of and to prevent infant mortality, a problem that disproportionately affects Milwaukee’s African-American community; and
Whereas, According to its organizers, the HaRUNbee Walk/Run also strives to promote community wellness by encouraging families to stay healthy and fit, both physically and mentally; and
Whereas, HaRUNbee will allow residents of Milwaukee, from both within and outside of the Harambee community, to come together and participate in a 5K walk/run in an effort to increase infant mortality awareness and education; and
Whereas, Promoting wellness and encouraging communities to eat healthier and exercise more will reduce the risk of infant mortality in Milwaukee; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council approves the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2017; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council calls upon public and private healthcare providers, and community organizations, to promote health and wellness and the awareness of infant mortality in Milwaukee; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council urges all city residents, businesses and community groups to join in the effort to work together to eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes and ensure more babies are born healthy and reach their first birthday.
Requestor
Drafter
LRB169330-2
Jeff Osterman
07/10/2017