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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Presentation of the World Polio Day Proclamationr Alt STAFF REPORT DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL CALIFORNIA Agenda Item 3.1 DATE: October 15, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager SU B.ECT : Presentation of the World Polio Day Proclamation Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will present the World Polio Day proclamation. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Present the Proclamation. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. DESCRIPTION: Polio is a highly infectious disease that spreads from person to person, typically through contaminated water. It commonly affects children under the age of 5 and can attack the nervous system and lead to paralysis. The eradication of polio is one of Rotary International's longest standing and most significant efforts. Those efforts are providing much needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials for health workers and parents. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. Page 1 of 2 1 ATTACHMENTS: 1) World Polio Day Proclamation Page 2 of 2 2 Attachment I A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "World Polio Day" WHEREAS, Poliomyelitis, also known as poliovirus or polio, is a highly infectious disease that is spread person to person, typically through contaminated water; and WHEREAS, polio commonly affects children under the age of 5 and can attack the nervous system and lead to paralysis; and WHEREAS, there is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine which has been administered to nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries and polio cases have dropped by 99.9% since 1988 when Rotary International helped establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative; and WHEREAS, Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem -solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves; and WHEREAS, the eradication of polio is one of Rotary's longest standing and most significant efforts; and WHEREAS, these efforts are providing much needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational materials for health workers and parents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim October 24, 2024, as "World Polio Day" in the City of Dublin and encourages all residents to join Rotary International in the mission to End Polio Now. DATED: October 15, 2024 Mayor Michael McCorriston Councilme Jean Councilm mber Kashef Qaadri Councilmember Janine Thalblum 3