Proclamation
National Health Center Week
August 2 – 8, 2026
Whereas, Community Health Centers have been providing high-quality, affordable, comprehensive primary and preventive health care for more than 60 years, positively impacting America’s health care system; and Whereas, Community Health Centers now serve more than 52 million Americans at over 17,000 service delivery sites across the country, providing care to individuals and families from all walks of life, regardless of background, income, insurance status, or ability to pay; and Whereas, Golden Valley Health Centers has served as a trusted provider in California’s Central Valley since 1972. Today, it operates 50 locations across Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties, delivering more than 786,000 visits to over 161,000 patients annually; and Whereas, during National Health Center Week, we celebrate the legacy of America’s Community Health Centers and their vital role in shaping the past, present, and future of America’s health care system; and Now, Therefore, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Manteca, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby recognize August 2-8, 2026, as National Health Center Week. I encourage all residents to learn about and support the essential services provided by Golden Valley Health Centers and other Community Health Centers in our community.
DATE: August 18, 2026
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Mayor Gary Singh
Mayor Singh • Vice Mayor Lackey • Councilmember Breitenbucher Councilmember Halford • Councilmember Morowit