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Home My WebLink About4.4 Proclamations for the Month of MarchSTAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4.4 DATE:March 1,2022 TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of MarchPreparedby:Cierra Fabrigas,Executive Aide EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of March in the City of Dublin:American Red Cross Month, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Irish American Heritage Month, March for Meals, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,and Women’s History 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 Red Cross Month2.Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month3.Irish American Heritage Month4.March for Meals5.Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month6.Women’s History Month STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:None. 377 Page 2 of 2 NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS:1) American Red Cross Month Proclamation2) Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation3) Irish American Heritage Month Proclamation4) March for Meals Proclamation5) Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation6) Women’s History Month Proclamation 378 Attachment 1 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “American Red Cross Month” WHEREAS, founded in 1898, the American Red Cross, a leading voluntary agency chartered and authorized by Congress to act in times of need, provides compassionate assistance to people afflicted by personal, local, or national disasters; and WHEREAS, each year, the President of the United States proclaims March as “Red Cross Month” providing an opportunity to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes who help fulfill the American Red Cross mission; and WHEREAS, due to the coronavirus pandemic, families continue to depend on the American Red Cross every day for emergency support, including supplying blood products for patients in need of transfusions due to surgery, cancer treatments, or trauma; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter has helped 530 families with temporary housing, clothing, food, and mental health counseling during 260 local disasters last year alone; and WHEREAS, people have counted on the American Red Cross for the information and skills they need to be safe at home, work, school, and play, and last year the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter trained 28,900 people in lifesaving CPR, First Aid, and water safety; and WHEREAS, the American Red Cross staff deployed with the U.S. Military to provide emergency communications, counseling, financial assistance, and a caring presence to 1,300 local military families; and WHEREAS, American Red Cross Blood Services supports Bay Area hospitals, providing them annually with more than 74,228 units of red cells, platelets, and plasma to patients in need. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2022 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 1, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 379 Attachment 2 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” WHEREAS, on the heels of the deinstitutionalization movement of the seventies and early eighties laying the foundation for significant social change, in 1987 President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the month of March as “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month,” calling upon Americans to provide the “encouragement and opportunities” necessary for people with developmental disabilities to reach their potential; and WHEREAS, each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and partners work together to create a social media campaign that highlights the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities; and WHEREAS, the campaign theme for 2022 is Worlds Imagined; and WHEREAS, the campaign seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life, as well as awareness of the barriers that people with disabilities still sometimes face in connecting to the communities in which they live; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin’s mission promotes and supports a high quality of life, ensures a safe and secure environment, fosters new opportunities, provides equity across all programs, and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2022 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in the City of Dublin and urges every citizen to increase awareness about developmental disabilities and support inclusion and equity for all. DATED: March 1, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 380 Attachment 3 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Irish American Heritage Month” WHEREAS, Irish American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the contributions which Irish Americans have made to the United States; and WHEREAS, the first recorded celebration of Irish Americans dates back to 1762 with the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in New York City; the parade became an annual event which was initially organized by military units but after the War of 1812, Irish fraternal societies took over the organization; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin annually celebrates Irish American Heritage through many activities including the St. Patrick’s Day festivities and events surrounding Irish Heritage; and WHEREAS, this year’s events will be held Friday, March 11 through Sunday, March 13 and will feature a variety of Irish and Irish- inspired food, arts and crafts, service, and entertainment offerings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2022 as Irish American Heritage Month in the City of Dublin and encourages citizens to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Irish Americans to the City of Dublin and the rich Irish American Heritage of our community. DATED: March 1, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 381 Attachment 4 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “March for Meals Month” WHEREAS, on March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older; and WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels America established the March for Meals campaign in March 2002 to recognize the historic month and the importance of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Programs, and to raise awareness about the escalating problem of senior hunger in America; and WHEREAS, the 2022 observance of March for Meals celebrates 20 years of the collaboration of local community organizations, businesses, government agencies, and compassionate individuals in supporting Meals on Wheels programs that deliver vital and critical services by donating, volunteering, and raising awareness about senior hunger and isolation; and WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs, both Congregate and Home-Delivered in Dublin, have served our communities admirably for more than 40 years in California; and WHEREAS, volunteers for Meals on Wheels programs in Dublin are the backbone of the program and they not only deliver essential meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities who are at significant risk of hunger and isolation, but also demonstrate care for and attention to their welfare; and WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels of Alameda County’s program has delivered warmth and joy to 3,200 senior neighbors this last holiday season; and WHEREAS, Meals on Wheels programs in Dublin provide nutritious meals to seniors throughout the city that help them maintain their health and independence, thereby preventing unnecessary falls, hospitalizations and/or premature institutionalization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2022as March for Meals Month in the City of Dublin and urges every citizen to take this month to honor our Meals on Wheels of Alameda County programs, the seniors they serve, and the volunteers who care for them. Our recognition of, and involvement in, the National 2022 March for Meals can enrich our entire community and help combat senior hunger and isolation in America. DATED: March 1, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 382 Attachment 5 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month” WHEREAS, in an effort to increase public awareness and raise funds for research and treatment, President Bill Clinton proclaimed the month of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, colorectal cancer is one of only a few cancers that can be prevented because colorectal cancer screening allows doctors to find and remove hidden growths before they become cancer; and WHEREAS, according to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women in the United States, and currently there is no cure; and WHEREAS, the Center for Disease Control’s “Colorectal Cancer Control Program” provides funding to state health departments and other organizations to increase the rate of colorectal cancer screenings; and WHEREAS,Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to offer education on the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection and screening. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2022 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Dublin and encourages citizens to raise awareness about colonoscopies and this important life-saving measure. DATED: March 1, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 383 Attachment 6 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA “Women’s History Month” WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and WHEREAS, American women have played and continue to play critical economic, cultural, and social roles in every sphere of life in the City of Dublin and the Nation by constituting a significant portion of the labor force working inside and outside of the home; and WHEREAS, the National Women’s History Alliance theme for 2022 is “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope”, both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and a recognition of the thousands of ways in which women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history; and WHEREAS, American women of every race, class, and ethnic background have served as leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and WHEREAS, American women have served our country courageously in the military; and WHEREAS, despite these contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued in the literature, teaching, and study of American history. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim March 2022 as Women’s History Month in the City of Dublin to recognize women for their invaluable work and their role not only in our community, but around the country. DATED: March 1, 2022 Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston 384