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Alexandria proclaims November 2025 Epilepsy Awareness Month
Summary
Councilman Kirk McPike read a proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Epilepsy Awareness Month; a Teen Speak Up delegate and family joined the council and the proclamation was adopted unanimously.
Councilman Kirk McPike read a proclamation recognizing November 2025 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in Alexandria, citing prevalence statistics and encouraging residents to learn more about seizures and seizure first aid. A Teen Speak Up delegate, Shanae, and her mother, Kelly Common Barron, introduced themselves and described the delegation's role in the National Epilepsy Foundation; Vice Mayor Bagley and other council members thanked them for bringing the recognition forward.
The council adopted the proclamation by voice/roll call and the mayor and council posed for a quick photo following the adoption. Council members emphasized youth leadership and suggested opportunities for further engagement through public-health and youth commissions.
