OCTOBER 2018

WHEREAS, the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists have declared the month of October 2018 to be known as National Occupational Therapy Month; and

WHEREAS, the profession of occupational therapy, a regulated health profession over 5000 strong in Ontario, is concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation; and

WHEREAS, the services of occupational therapy enable people of all ages and abilities to participate in the activities which give meaning and purpose to their lives by working to overcome obstacles that prevent involvement in life’s occupations; and

WHEREAS, the health and well-being of all Ontarians is dependent on access to occupational therapy services in Thunder Bay, in community agencies, hospitals, long-term care homes, rehabilitation centres, clinics, Family Health Teams and other primary care agencies, schools, social agencies, industry or private practice and therefore all citizens are called upon to recognize the achievements and contributions of these valued health professionals.

THEREFORE, I, Keith Hobbs, Mayor of Thunder Bay do hereby proclaim October 2018 as National Occupational Therapy Month in Thunder Bay, and call upon all citizens of our municipality to recognize the achievements and contributions of these valued health professionals.

KEITH HOBBS,

MAYOR

City of Thunder Bay