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PROCLAMATION
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH ~ MARCH 2026
PRESENTED TO LARRY FONG
WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross month, when we recognize the compassion of people in Contra Costa
County and renew our commitment to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need; and
WHEREAS, American Red Cross volunteers have stepped up to deliver relief and care across our country and around
the world, bringing out the best of humanity in times of crisis as Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross,
did over 140 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the volunteers, blood and platelet donors, and supporters shine a beacon of hope in people’s darkest
hours —delivering shelter, food and comfort during disasters; providing critical blood donations for hospital patients;
supporting service members, veterans and their families; saving lives with first aid, CPR, AED and other skills; or
delivering international aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by global crises; and
WHEREAS, with 1148 volunteers in Contra Costa County, the American Red Cross assisted or responded to 101
disasters, assisting 190 families; and through our Sound the Alarm program, the American Red Cross installed 778
smoke alarms, making 241 homes safer, and trained 425 students through the Youth Preparedness Programs; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County residents donated 18,299 units of lifesaving blood; hosted 530 blood drives; and
trained 12,164 citizens in first aid, CPR, AED, and aquatics; and provided 463 case services to military members
and their families; and provided humanitarian aid internationally; and
WHEREAS, this work to uplift our community is made possible by those who selflessly answer the call to help,
whenever and wherever it is needed. We hereby recognize this month of March in honor of their remarkable service,
and we ask everyone to join in their commitment to care for one another; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council does hereby proclaim the month of March 2026 as American Red
Cross Month and thanks the Red Cross for their continued commitment and dedication to all communities they
serve. We encourage all citizens of Danville to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands this 3rd day of March, 2026.
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NEWELL ARNERICH, MAYOR
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ROBERT STORER, VICE MAYOR MARK BELOTZ, COUNCILMEMBER
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KAREN G. STEPPER, COUNCILMEMBER RENEE S. MORGAN, COUNCILMEMBER