City of San Pablo
Recognizing
American Red Cross Month - March 2025
WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross month, when we recognize the compassion of people in San Pablo and reaffirm our commitment to care for one another in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, this generous spirit is woven into the fabric of our community and advances the humanitarian legacy of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton — one of the most honored women in our country’s history — who nobly dedicated herself to alleviating suffering; and
WHEREAS, people have counted on the American Red Cross for the information and skills they need to be safe at home, at work, at school, and at play, training people in lifesaving skills in CPR, first aid, fire prevention and water safety; and
WHEREAS, with 982 volunteers in Contra Costa County, the American Red Cross assisted or responded to 94 disasters, assisting 204 families; and through our Sound the Alarm program, the American Red Cross installed 846 smoke alarms, making 262 homes safer, and trained 1,876 youth and adults through Pillowcase Project and Preparedness Programs; and
WHEREAS, Contra Costa County residents donated nearly 17,7356 units of lifesaving blood; hosted 520 blood drives; and trained 11,808 citizens in first aid, CPR, AED, and aquatics; and provided 463 case services to military members and their families; and provided humanitarian aid internationally; and
WHEREAS, we hereby recognize this month of March in honor of all those who lead with their hearts to serve people in need, and we ask everyone to join in this commitment to strengthen our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arturo Cruz, Mayor of the City of San Pablo, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of City of San Pablo and California, do hereby proclaim March 2025 as Red Cross Month. I encourage all citizens of San Pablo to reach out and support its humanitarian mission.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of San
Pablo to be affixed this 17
th day of March,
2025.
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Arturo Cruz, Mayor