The week of February 1-5, 2021 has been proclaimed as CMV Week in Columbia. It is in recognition of Bella Dawn Streeval, who would have had her 4th birthday next week.

Bella’s Bill for CMV – KY has been introduced in the Kentucky Legislature by Kentucky State Senator Max Wise. Joining the proclamation were: Sarah Streeval, Bella’s mother; and, her sibings: Jackson, Ben, and Mady.

Proclamation

CMV Week in Columbia

February 1-5, 2021

Whereas, Bella Dawn Streeval of Columbia, would have celebrated her fourth birthday this week;

Whereas, a bill has been introduced in the Kentucky State Senate, to honor her memory and to bring awareness to CMV (Cytomegalovirus) to the Commonwealth;

Whereas, the condition affects one out of every 200 children born in the United States,

Whereas, State Senator Max Wise has made introduction of this bill;

Whereas, we want to ensure that Bella Dawn Streeval’s memory is continued;

Whereas, we want to ensure that the public is made knowledge of; and, is educated on CMV;

Whereas, the city of Columbia, wants awareness to be known of CMV; and, specifically congenital CMV.

Therefore, we proclaim February 1-5, 2021, as CMV Week in Columbia in honor of Bella Dawn Streeval.

Pamela Hoots,
Mayor