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To Honor and Recognize The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus during American Red Cross Month
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WHEREAS, the American Red Cross of Greater Columbus has served our community by providing lifesaving information, training, and disaster relief to individuals and families since July 16, 1916; and,
WHEREAS, nearly 100 years ago, the U.S. Congress chartered the American Red Cross with two primary tasks - to be the medium for communication between members of our armed forces and their families and to provide national and international disaster relief. In the new and unsettling world of nonspecific terrorist threats and heightened military action, the century-old role of the Red Cross couldn't be clearer; and,
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross believes preparing families is the best way to bring peace of mind to the American public and has launched the Together We Prepare campaign to help all citizens get ready for an emergency by taking five simple action steps: making a disaster plan, building a supply kit, getting trained, volunteering and donating blood; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Cross has trained thousands in our community in essential skills such as first aid and CPR, and provided HIV/AIDS prevention education and disaster preparedness information, saving untold numbers of lives; and,
WHEREAS, March has been designated as "Red Cross Month" by U.S. Presidential Proclamation to celebrate the achievement of the Red Cross in the services it provides to communities nationwide.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That the Council does recognize the Red Cross as the lead voluntary agency to help families prepare for a disaster and meet the immediate needs of individuals affected by disaster, and the leading voluntary agency training families in lifesaving skills; and providing other needed services,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the Red Cross of Greater...
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