Whereas, (state/region) and (city/county) value the health and breastfeeding needs of all our infants; and

Whereas, the risks of formula-feeding infants is known to be linked to higher incidences of illnesses, loss of paid-time at work; and

Whereas, a contributing factor for not breastfeeding is the lack of proper education, emotional support, and adequate assistance for typical breastfeeding struggles; and

Whereas, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) play an instrumental role in providing the education and support new families need to reach their breastfeeding goals; and

Whereas, it is the goal of the International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) and (city/state or country) to involve families, health care professionals, hospitals, clinics, and other health care organizations in all aspects of this celebration and establish an atmosphere that supports the role of the IBCLC in terms of awareness, education, and on-going initiatives to support breastfeeding; and

Whereas, the "Best in Breastfeeding Care" theme promotes the role of the lactation consultant in conducting prenatal teaching, assisting with actual breastfeeding, and being an active member of the health care team; and

Whereas, there are many activities planned for IBCLC Day in (city/region and state/country);

Now, therefore, the _____(mayor, city council or commissioners) of (city/region and state/country) does/do hereby proclaim March 2, 2005 as IBCLC Day in (city/region and state/country), and urges/urge all citizens to join in the day's activities and to work all year long to protect our community by encouraging new mothers to seek the assistance of an IBCLC to address their breastfeeding concerns.