CITY OF FRESNO
_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor MIGUEL A. ARIAS, Council Vice President, District 3
_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Council President, District 2 ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember, District 1
_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember, District 4 BRANDON VANG, Councilmember, District 5
_______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember, District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember, District 7 Office of Council Vice President Miguel A. Arias
Celebrating 50 Years of Health, Service, Education and Research in the Central Valley
WHEREAS, in 1975, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) established its regional campus in Fresno to address the critical shortage of physicians and improve access to quality health care in California’s San Joaquin Valley; and
WHEREAS, over the past five decades, UCSF Fresno has evolved into the largest academic physician training program between Sacramento and Los Angeles, providing exceptional medical education, delivering outstanding patient care, and conducting research tailored to the unique needs of the region; and
WHEREAS, UCSF Fresno has played a pivotal role in training generations of physicians, many of whom have remained in the Valley to serve their communities, thereby strengthening the local workforce and ensuring culturally competent care for the region’s diverse population; and
WHEREAS, UCSF Fresno has launched several innovative programs including the Doctors Academy, SJV-MedBridge, SJV PRIME and SJV PRIME+, to create clear pathways for local students to pursue careers in medicine and work towards addressing health disparities in underserved communities; and
WHEREAS, UCSF Fresno has demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement through initiatives such as the Mobile Health and Learning clinic and the COVID-19 Equity Project, which have expanded health care access for rural and marginalized populations; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno regional campus has fostered robust research endeavors, through the establishment of the Clinical Research Center, contributing to advancements in medical knowledge and the development of treatments for conditions prevalent in the Valley, while simultaneously cultivating enduring partnerships with local health systems, educational institutions, and community organizations, becoming the cornerstone of health and education in the City of Fresno, based in the heart of downtown; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno recognizes, commends, and celebrates UCSF Fresno for 50 years of unwavering dedication to service, education, medical advancement in pursuit of better health outcomes of for the people of the Central Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, do hereby proclaim the 22nd of May 2025 to be:
“UCSF Fresno Day”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the Great Seal of the City of Fresno, California, on this 22nd day of May 2025.