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Agenda Item 4.2
DATE:February 1,2022
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of FebruaryPrepared by:Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of February in the City of Dublin: American Heart Month, Black History Month, and National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:Approve the proclamations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:None.
DESCRIPTION:The City Council will consider the following proclamation for the month of February:1. American Heart Month2. Black History Month3. Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
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1) American Heart Month 2) Black History Month3) Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“American Heart Month”
WHEREAS,February is designated as American Heart Month, to encourage Americans to focus on their hearts and encourage
them to get their families, friends, and communities involved; and
WHEREAS,the first American Heart Month was proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in February 1964; and
WHEREAS,the first Friday of every February is federally designated as American Heart Month and the nation comes together
by igniting a wave of red from coast to coast; and
WHEREAS,heart disease is the number one killer of women, killing more women than all forms of cancer combined; and
WHEREAS, the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women®movement motivates women to learn their family history
and to meet with a healthcare provider to determine their risk for cardiovascular diseases and stroke; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin encourages involvement in American Heart Month by spreading the word about preventing heart
disease and living heart-healthy lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim February 2022 as “American
Heart Month” and encourages citizens to meet with their healthcare providers to learn the risks for cardiovascular disease and
stroke.
DATED: February 1, 2022
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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Attachment 2
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Black History Month”
WHEREAS,during Black History Month we celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to American
economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin recognizes and values diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community; and,
WHEREAS,in 1916, Dr. Carter Goodwin Woodson, noted Black scholar and son of former slaves, founded the
Association for the Study of African American Life and History; and
WHEREAS,Dr. Woodson initiated Black History Week on February 12, 1926, and for many years, the second week of
February, chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln, was celebrated by African
Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS,in 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, Black History Week was expanded and became Black History
Month, and is now celebrated all over North America; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin understands that African Americans have endured egregious discrimination and
bigotry throughout the course of our Nation’s history, conflicting with the core values of the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS,Black History Month is a time when all citizens are encouraged to reflect on past successes and challenges
of Black communities, and to look to the future to ensure freedom, equity, and inclusiveness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim February 2022 as Black
History Month in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to celebrate our diverse heritage and culture.
DATED:February 1, 2022
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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Attachment 3
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month”
WHEREAS,February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month; and
WHEREAS,Teen Dating Violence is an issue that impacts everyone – not just teens – but their parents, teachers, friends, and
communities as well; and
WHEREAS,during Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, youth.gov aims to break the cycle of violence by
providing support and services to victims, their families, and their communities; and
WHEREAS, nearly half of teens who experience dating violence report that incidents of abuse took place in a school building or
on school grounds; and
WHEREAS,by providing young people with education about healthy relationship skills and by changing attitudes that support
violence, we recognize that dating violence can be prevented; and
WHEREAS,the City of Dublin is joining forces with victims and service providers, Dublin Police Services, and concerned citizens
throughout Dublin to observe and raise awareness around Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim February 2022 as “Teen Dating
Violence Awareness and Prevention Month” in the City of Dublin and encourages discussions with family members and peers to
promote awareness and prevention of teen dating violence.
DATED: February 1, 2022
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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