HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.2 Mosquito-W.Nile Proc A PROCLAMATION OF THE, CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes that West Nile Virus - a virulent and potentially deadly form of
encephalitis -poses a grave threat to the health and safety of all Californians as early as this spring and for
the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, Mosquito and vector-borne viruses that can cause human illness or even death have been routinely
found in mosquitoes and other vectors in over one half of the counties in California; and
WHEREAS, Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District works with mosquito and vector control districts
throughout California, the United States 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, Public awareness can result in reduced production of mosquitoes and other vectors on private,
commercial, and public lands by responsible parties, avoidance of the bites o.f mosquitoes and other vectors
when the risk of West Nile Virus and other disease transmission is high, detection of human cases of mosquito
and vector-borne diseases that may be otherwise misdiagnosed for lack of appropriate laboratory testing, and
the formation of mosquito or vector control agencies where needed; and
WHEREAS, "Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week" will increase the public's
awareness of the threat of West Nile virus and other diseases and the activities of the various mosquito and
vector research and control agencies working to minimize the health threat within CaliJbrnia, and will highlight
the educational programs currently available; and
WHEREAS, The Mosquito and Vector control Association of California has designated the week of April 28 -
May 4, 2003, as "Mosquito and Vector Control and West Nile Virus Awareness Week" in the State of Cai;lorn;al
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Janet Lockhart, Mayor of Dublin, on behalf of the entire City
Council, designate the week of April 28 through May 4, 2003, as Mosquito and Vector Control and West
Nile Virus Awareness Week..
DATED: April 15, 2003
Mayor