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RESOLUTION NO. 2n - nq
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington,
establishing a City Employee Wellness Program
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that employee health is related to lifestyle
decisions and many illnesses and medical conditions can be prevented by positive individual
health practices; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that improvements to employee health,
achievable through active workplace health promotion programs and activities, can result in
healthier employees, reduced use of costly health care services, reduced absenteeism, enhanced
productivity and performance, and
WHEREAS, the City Council in cooperation with the Association of Washington Cities
Wellness Programs, desires to implement a City Employee Wellness Program aimed at
identifying and preventing illnesses and injuries, reduce the use of costly health care services,
reduce absenteeism, and enhanced productivity and performance among City employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ANGELES, WASHINGTON hereby
expresses its support of the City of Port Angeles Wellness Program.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 1st day of September, 2009.
sa Hurd, City Clerk
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Gary BCaun, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
William E. Bloor, City Attorney