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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.2 City Proclamations for the Month of NovemberSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4.2 DATE:November 2,2021 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of NovemberPrepared by:Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of November in the City of Dublin: Native American Heritage Month, Family Caregivers Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Entrepreneurship Month, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, College Application Month, Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Adoption Month, Veterans and Families Month, United Against Hate Week, and Small Business Saturday. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the proclamations. FINANCIAL IMPACT:None. DESCRIPTION:The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of November:1. Native American Heritage Month2. Family Caregivers Month3. Diabetes Awareness Month4. Entrepreneurship Month5. Critical Infrastructure, Security and Resilience Month6. College Application Month7. Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month8. Adoption Month9. Veterans and Military Families Month10.United Against Hate Week11.Small Business Saturday 12 Page 2 of 2 STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1)Native American Heritage Month2)Family Caregivers Month3)Diabetes Month4)Entrepreneurship Month5)Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month6)College Application Month7)Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month8)Adoption Month9)Veterans and Military Families Month10) United Against Hate Week11) United Against Hate Week Poster12) Small Business Saturday 13 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Native American Heritage Month” WHEREAS,during Native American Heritage Month we celebrate the rich tapestry of Indigenous peoples and honor their sacrifices, which we recognize as inextricably woven into the history of this country; and WHEREAS,Native Americans are descendants of the original Indigenous inhabitants of what is now the United States; and WHEREAS,Native Americans have moving stories of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance that need to be shared with future generations; and WHEREAS,Native Americans have enriched our heritage and continue to add to all aspects of our society through their generosity of culture and the continued practice of teaching economic, environmental, and cultural sustainability; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is committed to honoring our native peoples and recognizing their continued contributions to our society. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Native American Heritage Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to join in celebrating the Indigenous peoples of this country and our community. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 14 Attachment 2 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Family Caregivers Month” WHEREAS,in the United States, approximately 78 million family members are providing unpaid care to adults or children; and WHEREAS,Family Caregivers Month is held every nationally in November and was created to share appreciation for family caregivers; and WHEREAS,according to the American Association of Retired Persons, about 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months; and WHEREAS,more than 75% of all family caregivers are women, according to a 2016 report by the National Institute on Aging; and WHEREAS,caregivers help their family members live fulfilling lives by providing vital assistance in domestic, financial, and medical affairs; and WHEREAS,we honor the innumerable sacrifices made in homes across the country, and we affirm our resolve to ensure all caregivers are given the resources and respect they deserve; and WHEREAS,this support requires a commitment from our community stakeholders to equip caregivers with training and tools to use to safeguard their family’s health and security. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Family Caregivers Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to reach out to those who provide care for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need, to honor and thank them. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 15 Attachment 3 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Diabetes Awareness Month” WHEREAS,November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day is celebrated globally on November 14th to raise awareness about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes; and WHEREAS,the theme for 2021 World Diabetes Day is “Access to Diabetes Care.” The campaign aims to raise awareness around the millions of people with diabetes around the world who do not have access to diabetes care; and WHEREAS,education is a key part in spreading awareness about what Type 1 diabetes is and is not; and WHEREAS,diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem harmless; and WHEREAS,as the number of people with diabetes continues to increase across the world, the role of nurses and other health professional support staff becomes increasingly important in managing the impact of the condition; and WHEREAS,healthcare providers and governments must recognize the importance of investing in education and training. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Diabetes Awareness Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to increase awareness by taking the time to learn about the signs and symptoms related to diabetes. DATED:November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 16 Attachment 4 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Entrepreneurship Month” WHEREAS,November is National Entrepreneurship month, a time to recognize and celebrate the successes and contributions of our nation’s entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS,Global Entrepreneurship is celebrated in over 170 countries and is the world’s largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth, and expand human welfare; and WHEREAS,new venture creation and new businesses are an integral part of the growth and sustainability to the future of the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin has many small businesses and entrepreneurs who continue to be pillars of our community by shifting their operations during, and as we recover from, the COVID-19 pandemic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Entrepreneurship Month” in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to continue to support our small businesses and local entrepreneurs by shopping local. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 17 Attachment 5 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Critical Infrastructure, Security and Resilience Month” WHEREAS,the infrastructure of the American way of life is constantly evolving and growing in complexity and connectivity; and WHEREAS,these systems support the millions of activities that people conduct each day to transact business, communicate with friends and family, maintain health and safety, and more; and WHEREAS,Infrastructure Security Month is a time to shine a light on the vital role that critical infrastructure systems and places play in keeping the nation and our communities safe, secure, and prosperous; and WHEREAS,it is also a time to think about how each of us can contribute to the security and resilience of the nation’s most essential services and functions, especially in a dynamic environment caused by COVID-19; and WHEREAS, everyone has a role, whether it is investing in resilience, making preparedness plans and exercising those plans, or simply saying something when you see something that looks suspicious. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Critical Infrastructure, Security and Resilience Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to recognize the importance of protecting our infrastructure and to observe this month with appropriate measures to enhance our resilience. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 18 Attachment 6 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “College Application Month” WHEREAS,overwhelming evidence reveals that higher levels of education lead to greater prosperity and competitiveness in the “knowledge economy”; and WHEREAS,College Application Month is intended to expand statewide access and awareness to the college application process for high school seniors, and planning for college cannot begin too early; and WHEREAS,California colleges and universities garner the most college applications in the nation, and the popularity of UC campuses has surged, making it more important to prepare during College Application Month; and WHEREAS,once a student identifies which college they plan to attend, there are important deadlines related to the registration process, including deadlines for paying fees, taking assessment tests, and registering for courses. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “College Application Month” in the City of Dublin and applaud the role of the Dublin Unified School District teachers and support staff in helping prepare high school seniors and parents for future success. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 19 Attachment 7 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month” WHEREAS,the health and safety of all citizens is important to the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of our families, communities, and economy; and WHEREAS,Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that slowly deteriorates brain cells, affecting one’s reasoning skills and abilities to perform simple tasks, ultimately leading to memory loss; and WHEREAS,Alzheimer’s disease, which currently has no cure, is the sixth leading cause of death in adults age eighteen or older in the United States; and WHEREAS,further research of Alzheimer’s Disease is critical, as it is the only cause of death among the top ten causes in the United States that currently cannot be prevented, cured or even slowed; and WHEREAS,changing the trajectory of Alzheimer’s disease requires public health tools and techniques including encouraging healthy behaviors to reduce the risk of co-occurring conditions, decreasing the number of people with undiagnosed dementia, improving medical management of dementia, and assisting family caregivers with getting support to help them sustain their vital roles; and WHEREAS,it is imperative that Alzheimer’s patients receive early diagnoses and have access to quality, affordable care, and that further research of this disease continues. City of Dublin residents have access to numerous memory care facilities in the City and throughout the Tri- Valley. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and support those living with the disease. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 20 Attachment 8 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Adoption Month” WHEREAS,children are key to the success, prosperity, and quality of life of our communities; and WHEREAS the City of Dublin recognizes the importance of giving children in foster care permanent, safe, and loving families through adoption; and WHEREAS,adoption creates supportive, loving families for children and teens; and WHEREAS,supportive families can help a child or teen overcome past traumatic experiences and reach their full potential; and WHEREAS,there is always a need for parents who are willing to adopt siblings, older youth, and young people with complex medical and behavioral needs; and WHEREAS,there are numerous individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public servants dedicated to finding families for children and teens in foster care who are waiting to be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “Adoption Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to consider answering the call to find a permanent and caring family for every child in need and supporting the families who care for them. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 21 Attachment 9 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Veterans and Military Families Month” WHEREAS,every November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November as National Veterans and Military Families Month; and WHEREAS,with hundreds of thousands of service members deployed overseas, recognizing the daily sacrifices made by active duty, Guard, and Reserve military families has never been more important; and WHEREAS,during National Veterans and Military Families Month, we honor and express our deep appreciation for these brave men and women and their families; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is home to U.S. Army Parks Reserve Training Area (PRFTA), also known as Camp Parks, a premier academic institution, military intelligence facility, and battlefield simulation center that supports military readiness for both the Army Reserve and the entire Joint Force; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is also home to Valor Crossing, a veteran family apartment development that allows residents to live in a safe and positive environment and be part of a healthy, growing community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2021 as “National Veterans and Military Families Month” in the City of Dublin and encourage all citizens to learn more about the history of Camp Parks and honor Veterans and Military Families through the tremendous contributions they have made and continue to make in our country and community. DATED:November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 22 Attachment 10 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “United Against Hate Week – November 14-20, 2021” WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes from its diversity; and WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States confers equality on all individuals, regardless of race, gender, orientation, religion, or political beliefs; and WHEREAS,deepdivisionswithinourcountryarethe resultof extremeideology, further strengtheningacycle of mistrustand suspicion fueled by fear, anxiety, and insecurity; and WHEREAS, the number of hate crimes across the United States has increased dramatically in the recent past; and WHEREAS, theCity of Dublinstandsstronglyin support of ourdiversecommunity, honoringandprotectingevery individual regardless of race, creed, color, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, orientation, or identity; and WHEREAS, education, compassion, and cooperation are key to unlocking understanding and embracing differences between people; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin seeks to join other communities around the state in recognizing United Against Hate Week as an important step in bridging divisions as well as strengthening our communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby proclaim the week of November 14-20, 2021 as “United Against Hate Week”in the City of Dublin and recognize that it is an important step in bridging divisions and healing communities. DATED: November 2, 2021 _________________________________________ Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 23 24 Attachment 12 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Small Business Saturday” November 27, 2021 WHEREAS,the City of Dublin believes that small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the glue that holds communities together. According to the United States Small Business Administration, there are over 30 million small businesses in the United States; and WHEREAS,small businesses create nearly two out of three jobs in our national economy; and WHEREAS,the City of Dublin supports our local businesses that create jobs, spur economic growth, boost our local economy, and preserve our neighborhoods; and WHEREAS,advocacy groups and public and private organizations across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday; and WHEREAS, this year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate through and recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 27, 2021, as “Small Business Saturday” in the City of Dublin, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities, and urge the residents of this community to support small businesses and merchants on this day and throughout the year. DATED: November 2, 2021 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai ___ Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston 25