Memorandum
Date: March 7, 2023
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Clerk of the Board
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2023, as American Red Cross Month in Lake County
Executive Summary:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MARCH 2023, AS
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, During American Red Cross Month in March, we celebrate the humanitarian spirit of Lake County and reaffirm our commitment to help ensure no one faces a crisis alone; and
WHEREAS, caring for one another is at the heart of our community and exemplified by the people of Lake County, whose simple acts of kindness through the Red Cross provide help and hope in people’s most difficult moments - continuing the lifesaving legacy of Clara Barton, who founded the organization more than 140 years ago to prevent and alleviate human suffering; and
WHEREAS, every day, these ordinary individuals lend a helping hand to make an extraordinary difference for neighbors in need - whether it’s providing emergency shelter, food and comfort for families displaced by home fires and other disasters; supporting military members and veterans, along with their families and caregivers, through the unique challenges of service; using vital skills like first aid and CPR to help others survive medical emergencies; or delivering international humanitarian aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by crises around the world; and
WHEREAS, their support, volunteerism and generous donations are critical to our community’s resilience. We hereby recognize this month of March in honor of all those who fulfill Clara Barton’s noble words, “You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it,” and ask everyone to join in this commitment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors, hereby proclaims March 2023 as Red Cross Month and encourage all citizens of Lake County to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Proclamation Designating the Month of March 2023, as American Red Cross Month in Lake County