City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, in September 2012, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month was first recognized to raise global awareness about dementia and advocacy is observed annually worldwide to raise global awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias ; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a brain condition that affects the parts of the brain controlling thought, m emory, and language. An estimated 5.8 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, and by 2060 that num ber is projected to grow to 14 million people; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 theme for World Alzheimer's Awareness Month, is "The Earlier You Know, The More You Can Do: A Dementia Diagnosis Matters" focused on encouraging timely medical evaluations and early detection, reducing the social stigma and discrimination surrounding dementia and highlighting how early diagnosis unlocks treatments, care planning, and support networks ; and WHEREAS, World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month is vital to target the stigma and lack of understanding and knowledge surrounding Alzheimer ’s disease and dementia as well as supporting those suffering with the disease.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of September, as
WORLD ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and call upon the community to recognize the impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and work to support those affected.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 1 5th day of September 2026.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
ALBERT GONZALEZ
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
KELLY G. COX
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 6
Proclamation