CITY OF FRESNO
Office of Mayor Jerry P. Dyer
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ LEE BR JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor NELSON ESPARZA, Council President ____ _________________________________ ________________________________ ESMER TYLER MAXWELL, Council Vice President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember District 1 _____ _________________________________ ________________________________ PAUL C MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember District 2 MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3
_____ _________________________________ ________________________________ GARRY BRANDON VANG, Councilmember District 5 NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember District 6 WHEREAS, Bodie Jensen was born on March 30, 2025, at Community Regional Medical Center, bringing immeasurable love, strength, and light into the lives of his family and community; and WHEREAS, he was the beloved son of Connor and Alisha Jensen, and the cherished little brother of Gigi Jensen; and
WHEREAS, Bodie was born with a rare genetic condition known as KCNT1-related epilepsy, a devastating disorder that caused him to endure between 100 and 500 seizures each day; and WHEREAS, despite the unimaginable challenges he faced, Bodie showed extraordinary courage, resilience, and strength throughout his life, fighting bravely until his final breath; and WHEREAS, during his short but powerful life, Bodie became a symbol of hope, perseverance, and awareness within the rare disease and epilepsy communities, earning the admiration and respect of countless individuals touched by his journey; and
WHEREAS, we honor Bodie during KCNT1 Awareness Month. KCNT1-related epilepsies affect children worldwide. Raising awareness of the genetic condition helps improve understanding, support earlier diagnosis, connect families to resources, and reduces isolation while promoting continued research and better care; and WHEREAS, Bodie’s name continues to be recognized and remembered among families, advocates, and medical communities connected to the KCNT1 gene, inspiring compassion, awareness, and continued efforts toward research and support.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer and Members of the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 8, 2026, to be:
“Bodie Jensen 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, this 8 th day of October 2026.
In Honor of Bodie Jensen