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Mayor Vicki Veenker
AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH 2026
WHEREAS, March is American Red Cross Month, a time when we recognize the humanitarian organization
that eases people's suffering during life's emergencies in the City of Palo Alto, across the United States, and
around the world; and
WHEREAS, the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross plays an especially vital role in our local
community, providing essential services to residents of Santa Clara County and beyond, including disaster
response, emergency preparedness education, and support for military families, ensuring that those in need have
access to critical resources and assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Silicon Valley Chapter's dedicated volunteers and staff work to support neighbors affected
by home fires, floods, and other local emergencies, offer lifesaving CPR and first aid training, and collect much-
needed blood donations that save lives every day; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto would like to remember our heroes who help people in need and work
tirelessly to assist their neighbors when they need a helping hand; and
WHEREAS, every day, people in our community depend on the American Red Cross, whose lifesaving
mission is powered by the devotion of volunteers, the generosity of donors and partnership of community
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto dedicates the month of March to all those who support the American Red
Cross mission, to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Vicki Veenker, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, California, do hereby proclaim March
2026 as American Red Cross Month. I call upon our residents to join me in recognizing and thanking the dedicated
volunteers, donors, and staff of the American Red Cross for their unwavering service to our community.
PRESENTED: March 16, 2026