HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 023 CC RESO2007 023 CC RESO HÄ—@¸— š *Í«RESOLUTION NO. 2007-023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BALDWIN PARK, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS
ACT OF 2007
WHEREAS, community health workers, also known in Latino Community as
Promotoras de Salud, are vital in bridging the gap for communities of color and who are
in need of health care assistance; and
WHEREAS, across the nation, more than 45 million Americans lack health
insurance, including nine million children; and
WHEREAS, of these children, two-thirds are eligible for public programs such as
Medicare and the State Children's Health Insurance Program SCHIP); and
WHEREAS, research has proven that families who interact with community
health workers are eight times more likely to obtain health insurance for their children;
and
WHEREAS, more than one-third of the Latino population, and twenty percent of
the African-American and Asian-American communities lack health insurance and
community health workers are a critical component in conducting health promotion and
disease prevention efforts in medically underserved populations; and
WHEREAS, we believe that this legislation will significantly improve the health of
not only diverse and growing populations, but all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the City of Baldwin Park is home to a large Latino and growing Asian
and Pacific Islander population. The Community Health Workers Act of 2007 recognizes
the obstacles confronting our underserved communities, including socioeconomic
status, language and cultural barriers. It would provide support to states, local or tribal
governments, and community-based organizations to conduct health education,
promotion, prevention, and outreach for underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, Community health workers, also known as promotoras, reach out to
underserved communities in ways that the current health care system cannot. Research
has proven that community health workers are effective in enrolling eligible but
uninsured children into public health insurance programs; and
WHEREAS, this legislation will help our residents by promoting positive health
behaviors, advancing health education for underserved minority communities, and
expanding access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BALDWIN PARK,
CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The City Council of the City of Baldwin Park strongly supports the
Community Health Workers Act of 2007 because it will improve the health of our
residents as well as the health of all Americans.
Section 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and forward a copy to the Honorable Hilda Solis, Congresswoman 32nd Congressional
District.
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of Ma% 2007.
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ss.
CITY OF BALDWIN PARK
I, LAURA M. NIETO, Deputy City Clerk, of the City of Baldwin Park, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly approved and adopted by
the City Council of the City of Baldwin Park at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 2nd
day of May, 2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Anthony J. Bejarano, David J. Olivas,
Ricardo Pacheco, Mayor Pro Tern
Marlen Garcia and Mayor Manuel
Lozano
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
URA M. NIETO
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
NONE
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