HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.3 ProcWestNilesVirusWeek A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN
~ CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that West Nile Virus is a mosquito-borne disease that. can result in
debilitating cases of meningitis and encephalitis and death to humans, horses, avian species, and other
wildlife; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the virus killed 246 people throughout the country and sickened nearly 10,000
individuals; and
WHEREAS, the first three human West Nile virus cases due to exposure within our state were reported in
Southern California in 2003 and, based on surveillance, we know that the virus is now present throughout
Southern California (Imperial, San Diego, Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties); and
WHEREAS, the State of California recognizes that West Nile virus poses a grave threat to the health and safety
of all Californians as early as this spring and for the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District works with mosquito and vector control districts
throughout California, the United Sates Environmental Protection Agency, and the State Department of Health
Services to reduce pesticide risks to humans, animals, and the environment while protecting human health from
mosquito and vector-borne diseases and nuisance attacks; and
WHEREAS, the public's awareness of the health benefits associated with safe, professionally applied mosquito
and vector control methods will encourage the appropriation of adequate funding to support these efforts, as
well as motivate the public to eliminate mosquito and vector breeding sites; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Janet Lockhart, Mayor of Dublin, on behalf of the entire City
Council, designate the week of May 3 to May 9, 2004, as Mosquito and Vector Control and .West Nile Virus
Awareness Week.
DATED: May 4, 2004
Mayor