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DUBLI N
C A L I F 0 R N I A
DATE: March 7, 2023
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT: American Red Cross Month Proclamation
Prepared by.- Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for American Red Cross Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Agenda Item 3.5
The American Red Cross is celebrating its 142nd anniversary in March 2023. The annual
recognition of this group raises awareness of its mission and acknowledges the work of its
volunteers, financial and blood donors, community partners, and those trained in vital health and
safety skills.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) American Red Cross Month Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"American Red Cross Month"
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton and this year marks their 142nd anniversary; and
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is a leading volunteer agency chartered and authorized by Congress to act in times of need and provide
compassionate assistance to people afflicted by personal, local, or national disasters; and
WHEREAS, for over too years, United States presidents have called on the American people to support the American Red Cross and its
humanitarian mission; and
WHEREAS, with over 1,500 volunteers, the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter installed 690 smoke alarms in 2022 and responded to 239
local disasters last year alone; and
WHEREAS, people have counted on the Red Cross for the information and skills they need to be safe at home, work, school, and play, and last
year the Red Cross Bay Area Chapter trained 12,684 people in lifesaving CPR, First Aid, and water safety, and 1,391 local individuals and
families received fire prevention training and supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Red Cross staff deployed with the U.S. Military to provide emergency communications, counseling, financial assistance, and a
caring presence to 583 local military families; and
WHEREAS, American Red Cross Blood Services supports Bay Area hospitals by providing them with more than 30,738 units of red cells,
platelets, and plasma annually to patients in need.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2023 as American Red Cross Month in
the City of Dublin and thanks the American Red Cross for their invaluable work and efforts not only in our community, but around the country.
DATED: March 7, 2023
Mayor Melissa Hernan&
Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston
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