Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1
Department Head/Elected Official: Rodney Ellis
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Resolution
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
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MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a resolution supporting the efforts of March of Dimes to end the maternal and infant prematurity health crisis, recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month, and honoring November 17, 2023 as World Prematurity Day in Harris County.
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Background and Discussion:
One in eight babies is born preterm each year in Harris County, representing 12.3 percent of all county births. To highlight the needs of pregnant people and babies in Harris County on World Prematurity Day, Precinct One requests approval of a resolution in support of March of Dimes, Harris County Public Health, and other community partners who are working to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
Expected Impact:
Raise awareness on the impact of premature births in Harris County.
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_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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