the Ontario Society of Chiropodists was established in 1985 as a non-profit organization to represent chiropodists throughout the province; and
WHEREAS:
chiropodists and podiatrists are the only regulated health care providers educated exclusively in the assessment, treatment and prevention of foot disorders; and
WHEREAS:
this annual campaign is dedicated to fostering foot health excellence and is designed to increase public awareness and information that promotes proper foot health in order to prevent costly and complicated problems.
NOW,
THEREFORE:
I, Mayor Mel Lastman, on behalf of Toronto City Council and the 2.5 million people of our great City, do hereby proclaim May 1 - 31, 2003 as "Foot Health Month" in the City of Toronto and encourage everyone to put their best foot forward in supporting and recognizing this very important campaign.
