CITY OF OAKLAND
RESOLUTION
NO.
___________
C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HOUSTON
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 12 AS "DERBING ALVARADO DAY" IN THE CITY OF
OAKLAND,
HONORING
HIS
LIFE,
LEGACY,
AND
CONTRIBUTIONS
TO
THE
COMMUNITY
WHEREAS , Derbing Alvarado was a kind-hearted, intelligent, and humble 15-year-old boy and dedicated
student
at
Cristo
Rey
De
La
Salle
East
Bay
High
School,
where
he
demonstrated
academic
excellence,
strong
leadership,
and
an
unwavering
passion
for
soccer;
and
WHEREAS , Derbing Alvarado was a beloved son, friend, and teammate with a big heart full of love and a
community
member
who
brought
joy,
positivity,
and
compassion
to
all
who
knew
him,
inspiring
others
through
his
example
of
resilience,
sportsmanship,
and
kindness;
and
WHEREAS, Derbing dreamed of going to College and being a detective or lawyer, ultimately he shined as
a
protector
of
his
baby
sister
and
mother
exemplifying
what
it
means
to
be
a
God-loving
child
raised
in
a
family
of
love
and
unity;
and
WHEREAS , on March 17, 2025, Derbing Alvarado’s life was tragically taken during an attempted robbery
while
walking
to
soccer
practice
with
friends
in
East
Oakland,
a
devastating
loss
that
shook
the
entire
community
and
sparked
calls
for
healing,
justice,
and
unity;
and
WHEREAS , in the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy, the Oakland community has come together to honor
Derbing’s
life
through
vigils,
memorial
services,
and
shared
expressions
of
love
and
support
for
his
family,
school,
and
peers;
and
WHEREAS , Derbing Alvarado’s legacy lives on in the hearts of those who knew him, and his story serves
as
a
powerful
reminder
of
the
need
to
uplift
and
protect
Oakland’s
youth,
while
investing
in
a
future
of
peace,
opportunity,
and
community
support;
and
WHEREAS, Derbing Alvarado Gonzales was the greatest gift that god could have given to his mother and
his
sparkling
soul
will
be
dearly
missed;
and
WHEREAS , the date of April 12, 2025, has been selected by the community as a day to remember, celebrate,
and
honor
the
life
and
impact
of
Derbing
Alvarado;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED : That the Oakland City Council hereby recognizes and honors
the
life
of
Derbing
Alvarado,
and
extends
its
deepest
condolences
to
his
family,
friends,
classmates,
and
community
members
affected
by
his
untimely
passing;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Oakland City Council does hereby proclaim April 12, 2025, as
“Derbing
Alvarado
Day”
in
the
City
of
Oakland,
encouraging
all
residents
to
reflect
on
his
legacy,
promote
peace,
and
stand
together
to
protect
and
uplift
Oakland’s
youth.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES -
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the City
of
Oakland,
California