WHEREAS, October 22-28, 2023, is declared as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW). It represents a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and tribal, state, and local governments to reduce childhood exposure to lead by increasing lead poisoning prevention awareness.
WHEREAS, The Get the Lead Out Detroit Coalition and our members believe that we must all work together to help families get the facts about the dangers of exposure to lead hazards, protect children by encouraging testing for elevated blood lead levels, and provide information about resources to address lead hazards in the home.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim October 22-28, 2023 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.
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