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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.11 City Proclamations for the Months of November and DecemberCELEBRATING STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Agenda Item 4.1 1 DATE: October 18, 2022 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU ELECT : City Proclamations for the Months of November and December Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the months of November and December 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, American History and Founders Month, Small Business Saturday, and Impaired Driving Month. 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 Month 2. Family Caregivers Month 3. Diabetes Awareness Month 4. Entrepreneurship Month 5. Critical Infrastructure, Security and Resilience Month 6. College Application Month 7. Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month 8. Adoption Month Page 1 of 2 181 9. Veterans and Military Families Month 10. United Against Hate Week 11. American History and Founders Month 12. Small Business Saturday 13. Impaired Driving Month STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Native American Heritage Month Proclamation 2) Family Caregivers Month Proclamation 3) Diabetes Month Proclamation 4) Entrepreneurship Month Proclamation 5) Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month Proclamation 6) College Application Month Proclamation 7) Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month Proclamation 8) Adoption Month Proclamation 9) Veterans and Military Families Month Proclamation 10) United Against Hate Week Proclamation 11) United Against Hate Week Poster 12) American History and Founders Month Proclamation 13) Small Business Saturday Proclamation 14) Impaired Driving Month Proclamation Page 2 of 2 182 Attachment I 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 2022 as "Native American Heritage Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to join in celebrating the Indigenous peoples of this country and our community. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 183 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 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 5o 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 2022 as `Family Caregivers Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages 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: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 184 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 2022 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 2022 as `Diabetes Awareness Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to increase awareness by taking the time to learn about the signs and symptoms related to diabetes. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 185 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 as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2022 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: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 186 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 2022 as "Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to recognize the importance of protecting our infrastructure and to observe this month with appropriate measures to enhance our resilience. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 187 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 2022 as "College Application Month" in the City of Dublin and applauds the role of the Dublin Unified School District teachers and support staff in helping prepare high school seniors and parents for future success. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 188 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 2022 as "Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and support those living with the disease. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 189 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 2022 as `Adoption Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages 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: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 190 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 2022 as `National Veterans and Military Families Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages 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: October i8, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 191 Attachment 10 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "United Against Hate Week — November 13-19, 2022" 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, deep divisions within our country are the result of extreme ideology, further strengthening a cycle of mistrust and 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, the City of Dublin stands strongly in support of our diverse community, honoring and protecting every 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 13-19, 2022 as "United Against Hate Week" in the City of Dublin and recognizes that it is an important step in bridging divisions and healing communities. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 192 DU BL, UNITED J 1 1 93 Attachment 12 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "American History and Founders Month" WHEREAS, during American History and Founders Month, we celebrate the vibrant American spirit that drives our communities to remarkable heights; and WHEREAS, the purpose of American History and Founders Month is to create a tradition of educating and celebrating the founding history of our country for all Americans; and WHEREAS American History and Founders Month takes place every November; and WHEREAS, preserving and understanding American Heritage are intrinsic values that will serve us throughout our lives, bind us together, and allow us to better understand the foundation of our country; and WHEREAS, the Month of November includes important holidays, such as Election Day, Veterans' Day, and Thanksgiving, that focus on American civics and history. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 2022 as `American History and Founders Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to celebrate the rich history of America. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 194 Attachment 13 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "Small Business Saturday" November 26, 2022 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 3o 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, we know that small businesses remain in need of our support as they continue to navigate through and recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim November 26, 2022, 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: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 195 Attachment 14 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA "Impaired Driving Prevention Month" WHEREAS, Impaired Driving Prevention Month marks a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs; and WHEREAS, the season between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day is a period that Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) describes as "one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America's roadways due to an increase in impaired driving"; and WHEREAS, MADD is teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the country throughout the month of December 2022, which is being recognized as Impaired Driving Month for the 4ist consecutive year; and WHEREAS, during December, drunk driving increases as more people travel and attend events where alcohol is served; and WHEREAS, MADD is asking everyone to take personal responsibility this holiday season by making a plan for a safe ride home before the celebrations begin by designating a non -drinking, unimpaired driver, using a rideshare program, or providing non- alcoholic beverages. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim December 2022 as "Impaired Driving Month" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to consider staying sober during holiday events or use a ride share or designated driver. DATED: October 18, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 196