CITY OF FRESNO Office of Council Vice President Annalisa Perea
Is hereby presented to:
Clinica Sierra Vista
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno is home to a proud and vibrant Latino/a community that has bolstered the city in the realms of art and music, law, education, business, healthcare, science and many more; and
WHEREAS, National Latino Physician Day, observed on October 1st, is a day designated to honor and celebrate the accomplishments, dedication, and tireless commitment of Latino/a physicians to the field of medicine; and
WHEREAS, less than 7% Latino/a physicians are not enough for the diverse populations of the United States, with only 2% of Latino physicians in the United States being Latina and 52% of California is projected to be Latino by the year 2050; and
WHEREAS, Latino/a physicians have played an instrumental role in addressing healthcare disparities, providing culturally competent care, assisting where there are language barriers, and advancing medical research and education, contributing immensely to the betterment of our city; and
WHEREAS, the wide array of healthcare services provided by professional Latino/a physicians continues to be an increasingly important component of Fresno’s healthcare delivery system; and
WHEREAS, Clinica Sierra Vista is a comprehensive healthcare organization serving the primary medical, dental, and behavioral health needs of about 200,000 people in Kern and Fresno, offering care and support to the inner city, the rural and isolated, those of low, moderate, and fixed incomes, and families from an array of cultural backgrounds who speak several languages.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Council Vice President Annalisa Perea, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, and the Fresno City Councilmembers, do hereby recognize October 1st, 2023, to be:
“National Latino/a Physician Day”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, on this 1st day of October 2023.
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JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor
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TYLER MAXWELL, Council President District 4
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GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember District 6
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NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember District 7
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ANNALISA PEREA, Council Vice President District 1
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MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember District 2
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MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3
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LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5