By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville City Council voted to proclaim June as Stroke Awareness Month during its meeting on Tuesday.
The proclamation, read by Council Member Perry Cook, recognizes strokes as the leading cause of long-term disability and states that one in six people will have a stroke in their lifetime.
National Stroke Awareness Month aims to increase public awareness about the warning signs of strokes–which include sudden numbness, confusion, trouble speaking, sudden loss of sight, dizziness, loss of coordination, and severe headaches–as well as the impact strokes have on survivors, families, and caregivers.
Miss Trussville’s Teen Mattie Wisener also spoke to the council about the importance of stroke awareness.
“At 38 years old, my mom, who is here today, had a stroke and because my grandmother knew the signs and symptoms of a stroke she actually saved my mom’s life,” Wisener said.
“My goal is just for everybody to start saving one life at a time.”
In other council business:
- The council appointed Brian Jackson to the Planning & Zoning Commission, succeeding Ryan Dawkins, with a term ending June 11, 2030.
- The council appointed Wayne Taylor to Design Review as the representative of Planning & Zoning.
- The council unanimously approved a resolution appointing poll workers for the city referendum occurring on August 27.
- The council unanimously approved a resolution declaring municipal court chairs as surplus.
