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STAFF REPORT
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL
CALIFORNIA
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT : Presentation of the World Polio Day Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the World Polio Day proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Agenda Item 3.2
Polio is a highly infectious disease that is spread person to person, typically through contaminated
water. It commonly affects children under the age of 5 and can attack the nervous system and lead
to paralysis. The eradication of polio is one of Rotary's longest standing and most significant
efforts. Those efforts are providing much needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory
equipment, and educational materials for health workers and parents.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) World Polio Day Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"World Polio Day"
WHEREAS, Poliomyelitis, also known as poliovirus or polio, is a highly infectious disease that is spread person to person,
typically through contaminated water; and
WHEREAS, polio commonly affects children under the age of 5 and can attack the nervous system and lead to paralysis; and
WHEREAS, there is no cure, but polio is preventable with a vaccine which has been administered to over 2.5 billion children in
122 countries and polio cases have dropped by 99.9% since 1988 when Rotary helped establish the Global Polio Eradication
Initiative; and
WHEREAS, Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem -solvers who see a world where
people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves; and
WHEREAS, the eradication of polio is one of Rotary's longest standing and most significant efforts; and
WHEREAS, these efforts are providing much needed operational support, medical staff, laboratory equipment, and educational
materials for health workers and parents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim October 24, 2023, as "World Polio
Day" in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to join the fight for a polio free world.
DATED: October 17, 2023
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Mayor Melissa Hernan ez
uncilmember :31rry Hu
Vice Mayor Michael McCorriston
ouncilmemb an Josj Councilmeinber Kashef Qaadri
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