Civic Recognition

March 2026

WHEREAS March is Amyloidosis Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those living with amyloidosis and their loved ones;

AND WHEREAS Amyloidosis is a group of diseases that occurs when an abnormal protein, known as amyloid, builds up in the tissues and organs of the body. Left untreated, the disease can result in organ failure and can be fatal;

AND WHEREAS Amyloidosis can mimic the signs and symptoms of more common medical conditions and the disease can be challenging to diagnose;

AND WHEREAS Amyloidosis often affects people who are older or middle aged; however, younger people have been diagnosed with this disease;

AND WHEREAS Some of the signs and symptoms of amyloidosis can include shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, swelling in the ankles and legs, numbness in the hands and feet, foamy urine, carpal tunnel syndrome, bruising around the eyes, and an enlarged tongue;

AND WHEREAS Early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes for both patients and their families;
AND WHEREAS Raising awareness about all the amyloidosis diseases, including hereditary and non-hereditary forms of the disease, can contribute to the building of healthier communities across Canada.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham hereby proclaims the month of March 2026 as Amyloidosis Awareness Month in the Town of Pelham.

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Learn more about Amyloidosis and The Canadian Amyloidosis Support Network, Inc.

March 2026

WHEREAS, scams and fraudulent activities continue to impact individuals, families, seniors, and businesses across Canada, causing significant emotional distress and financial loss; and

AND WHEREAS, scammers often use deception, manipulation, and modern technology to target vulnerable members of our communities, including seniors, newcomers, youth, and small business owners; and

AND WHEREAS, romance or sweetheart scams, where criminals build emotional relationships online to manipulate victims into sending money or personal information, have become one of the most devastating forms of fraud, leaving victims with both financial loss and emotional trauma; and

AND WHEREAS, raising awareness about the warning signs of scams, including romance scams, phishing, identity theft, and financial fraud, can help individuals recognize suspicious behaviour and protect themselves and their loved ones; and

AND WHEREAS, community organizations, advocates, and public safety agencies play a vital role in educating residents, supporting victims of fraud, and encouraging individuals to report scams and suspicious activity; and

AND WHEREAS, increasing public awareness strengthens our community by empowering residents to stay informed, remain vigilant, and support one another in preventing fraud;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Town of Pelham, hereby proclaim the month of March 2026 as “Scammer Awareness Month” in the Town of Pelham and encourage all residents to learn about fraud prevention, remain vigilant against scams including online sweetheart scams, and work together to protect our community.

DATED AT the Town of Pelham this 25^th day of March 2026.

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May 2026

WHEREAS It is imperative that communities across Canada be reminded of the importance of sun safety;

AND WHEREAS Over-exposure to UV radiation is one of the major causes of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers;

 AND WHEREAS Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. 1 in 6 Canadians born in the 1990s will get skin cancer in their lifetimes;

AND WHEREAS Many people seek sun without taking the advisable precautionary measures and are unaware that any darkening of skin colour, including a tan, is indicative of UV damage;

AND WHEREAS Skin self-examinations should be performed on a monthly basis because skin cancers are highly treatable when detected early;

AND WHEREAS Save Your Skin Foundation is dedicated to the fight against non-melanoma skin cancers, melanoma and ocular melanoma through nationwide education, advocacy, and awareness initiatives:

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Council of the Town of Pelham hereby proclaim May 2026, as “Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month” in Pelham.

DATED AT the Town of Pelham this 22nd^th day of February, 2026.

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Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara June 13, 2026

WHEREAS Family and Children’s Services (FACS) Niagara has been dedicated to protecting and supporting children and improving the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and families across the Niagara Peninsula since 1898;

AND WHEREAS Mountainview Building Group and other generous sponsors are supporting FACS Niagara Foundation in these efforts by encouraging children and families to give back to their community by registering online and setting up a lemonade stands across the Town of Pelham and the Niagara Peninsula on Saturday, June 13, 2026;

AND WHEREAS Mountainview Building Group and other great community sponsors have generously provided 100 LemonAID Day Kits, so every family and child have the resources needed to successfully participate, and so that ALL the funds raised by children go directly to sending vulnerable children supported by FACS Niagara to summer camps;

AND WHEREAS by instilling the values of community, generosity and goodwill in the next generation, Mountainview Building Group and other generous sponsors are helping build a brighter future for Niagara;

AND WHEREAS the Town of Pelham commends the hundreds of young citrus-squeezing children for their philanthropy and hard work, generosity, goodwill, and for making our community a much better place to live;

AND WHEREAS Council of the Town of Pelham hereby encourages children of the Town of Pelham to participate in the annual Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara;

AND WHEREAS encourages all citizens of the Town of Pelham to support these children in their efforts by generously donating in person or online to the Mountainview LemonAID Day stands, AND help give 500 children from Niagara Peninsula to experience summer camp in 2026;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Pelham hereby proclaims Saturday, June 13, 2026 as Mountainview LemonAID Day for FACS Niagara in the Town of Pelham.

DATED AT the Town of Pelham this 18th day of February, 2026.

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