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MARCH OF DIMES <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, birth defects afflict the youngest and' most defense- <br />less members of our society; and, <br />WHEREAS, The National Foundation -March of Dimes seeks to <br />prevent birth defects, the nation's major child health problem; <br />and, <br />WHEREAS, the generosity of millions of Americans have <br />supported this goal; and, <br />WHEREAS, these contributions have made possible.a broad <br />spectrum of programs which provide prenatal care, treatment of <br />birth defects, genetic services, and intensive care nurseries for <br />critically ill newborns; and,. <br />WHEREAS, a comprehensive research program seeks to uncover <br />the basic causes of birth defects; and <br />WHEREAS, much still needs to be done to help the quarter of <br />a million American infants born each year with physical or <br />mental damage; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, I JOHN P. WASCHAK, MAYOR OF LOUISV'ILLE, <br />COLORADO, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM JANUARY 27, 1977, AS MOTHERS <br />MARCH NIGHT. <br />I know the citizens of Louisville will join me in supporting <br />this cause which will benefit our children and our children's <br />children. <br />MAYO F LOUISVILLE, COLORADO <br />January 18, 1977 <br />