Proclamation
National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week
April 12 - 18, 2026
Whereas, the National Animal Care and Control Association has designated the second week in April as Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week to celebrate and promote animal control officers and animal service staff who work countless hours for the safety of the public and animals; and Whereas, Animal Services Officers and their staff are compassionate and committed people who serve on a daily basis to ensure the safety of pets, people, and wild animals; and Whereas, Animal Control Officers provide essential community functions including the enforcement of animal control laws, protecting the public from diseases such as rabies, and educating the public on the proper care of the community's pets; and Whereas, every day, Animal Control officers and shelter attendants put themselves in potentially dangerous situations to protect the health and welfare of all kinds of animals and the public; and Whereas, City of Manteca recognizes the Animal Control Staff for the many dedicated and long hours of service they perform in serving animals and residents of our community, and for Animal Control’s commitment to providing the highest and most efficient level of customer service.
Now, Therefore, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Manteca, on behalf of City Council, do hereby proclaim the week of April 12 - 18, 2026, as “National Animal Care & Control Appreciation Week” and commend the devotion, contribution, and services of the Animal Care & Control Officers who serve the City of Manteca.
DATE: April 7, 2026
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Mayor Gary Singh
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Mayor Singh • Vice Mayor Lackey • Councilmember Breitenbucher • Councilmember Halford • Councilmember Morowit