Proclamation
WHEREAS, Every day and night, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical service (EMS) personnel, dispatchers, and other first responders place themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives and property of our residents; and
WHEREAS, Throughout Cupertino’s history, the dedication of our first responders has preserved life, strengthened our neighborhoods, and inspired public confidence in times of uncertainty; and
WHEREAS, The City has newly established the Hometown Hero Award category within the Cupertino Community Service Awards program to honor exceptional individuals who exemplify the spirit of service through public-safety contributions, including first responders, firefighters, EMS professionals, emergency-preparedness volunteers, law-enforcement officers, and members of the armed forces, whose courage and dedication embody the heart of Cupertino’s community values; and
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino recognizes that public safety and peace of mind are built not only on policies and resources but on the courage, integrity, and compassion of the men and women who protect and serve, and on the families who stand beside them with quiet strength and unwavering faith; and
WHEREAS, That the City of Cupertino honors and extends its deepest gratitude to our police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, EMS professionals, volunteers and all first responders, and to their families, whose love, patience, and courage sustain those who serve.
THEREFORE, I, Liang Chao, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby commemorate Police Officers, Firefighters, First
Responders
and their families for their courage, service, and dedication to public safety for the City of Cupertino.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cuperti no to be affixed this Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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The Honorable Liang Chao
Mayor, City of Cupertino