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City of Dublin
File #:2026-168 Agenda Date:11/3/2026 Agenda #:3.1.
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Proclamation
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Colleen Tribby, City Manager
Prepared By:Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, first designated in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan, is
observed every November. The observance is meant to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and
related dementias, reduce stigma, and honor people living with the disease and the families who care
for them.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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File #:2026-168 Agenda Date:11/3/2026 Agenda #:3.1.
ATTACHMENTS:
1)Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month”
WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias affect more than 7 million Americans age 65 and older, and an estimated 57 million people
worldwide are living with dementia — a number projected to more than double by 2050; and
WHEREAS, dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death globally, and its impact extends far beyond those diagnosed to the families and caregivers —
nearly 13 million in the United States — who often provide care without adequate support or resources; and
WHEREAS, President Ronald Reagan first designated November as National Alzheimer ’s Disease Month in 1983, and November remains the nationally
recognized month to elevate awareness, reduce stigma, and honor those living with dementia and their caregivers; and
WHEREAS, Memory Matters, a youth-led nonprofit organization, raises awareness about dementia and builds a supportive community for those affected,
reaching advocates, researchers, and families in more than 40 countries through its global newsletter and researcher network; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin recognizes the importance of supporting residents and families navigating the challenges of dementia, and affirms its
commitment to a compassionate, informed, and inclusive community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim November 2026 as “Alzheimer’s Disease
Awareness Month” in the City of Dublin, and calls upon all residents, businesses, and community organizations to join in recognizing, supporting, and
honoring the millions of individuals and families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
DATED: November 3, 2026
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