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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: March 5, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: American Red Cross Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for American Red Cross Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Agenda Item 3.2
The American Red Cross is celebrating its 143rd anniversary in March 2024. The annual
recognition of this group raises awareness of its mission and acknowledges the work of its
volunteers, financial and blood donors, community partners, and those trained in vital health and
safety skills.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) American Red Cross Month Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNL4
"American Red Cross Month"
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton and this year marks their 143rd anniversary; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is a leading volunteer agency chartered and authorized by Congress to act in times of need, and provides
compassionate assistance to people afflicted by personal, local or national disasters; and
WHEREAS, for over 10o years, United States presidents have called on the American people to support the American Red Cross and its
humanitarian mission; and
WHEREAS, with over 1,60o volunteers, the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter installed 807 smoke alarms in 232 homes though the Home
Fire campaign and assisted or responded to 226 disaster operations in 2023; and
WHEREAS, people have counted on the Red Cross for the information and skills they need to be safe at home, work, school and at play, and
last year the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter trained 12,177 citizens in lifesaving CPR, First Aid and AED, 3,116 people in aquatics and
water safety, and 788 local individuals and families received fire prevention training and supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Red Cross staff deployed with the U.S. Military to provide emergency communications, counseling, financial assistance, and a
caring presence to 368 members of the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, American Red Cross Blood Services supports Bay Area hospitals and provided patients in need with 29,497 units of red cells,
platelets and plasma from donors throughout Alameda County who participated in 1,161 blood drives in 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2024 as American Red Cross Month in
the City of Dublin and thanks the American Red Cross for their invaluable work and efforts not only in our community, but around the country.
DATED: March 5, 2024
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