HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-28 Proclamation
PROCLAIMING MARCH AS AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
WHEREAS,
March is American Red Cross Month, a time to honor the kindness and generosity of the
many humanitarians among us; and
WHEREAS,
In times of crisis, people from Bangor and across Maine come together to care for one
another, giving us hope, and turning compassion into action to carry out the American
Red Cross mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of
emergencies; and
WHEREAS,
Together, we provide emergency shelter, food, medicine and comfort for individuals and
families devastated by disasters, teach others how to stay safe during an emergency,
and work to ensure everyone has working smoke alarms and emergency fire escape
plans; and
WHEREAS,
Together, we support service members, Veterans, members of the National Guard and
Reserves, their families and caregivers through the unique challenges of military life; and
WHEREAS,
Together, we deliver international humanitarian aid and help to reconnect families
separated by armed conflict and international disasters; and
WHEREAS,
Together, we help to save the lives of others with vital life-preserving health and safety
skills; and
WHEREAS,
Together, we donate essential blood for accident and burn victims, new mothers and
their babies, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving treatment
for cancer and sickle cell disease; and
WHEREAS,
200 years since the birth of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, we dedicate
March to all of those who continue to advance her noble legacy, and ask others to join
together in the commitment to care for people in need;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Richard L. Fournier II, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim March 2022 as American Red Cross Month
throughout the Queen City, and we encourage all citizens of Bangor to join the Red Cross in its
humanitarian mission as volunteers, blood donors, community partners, and local champions to continue
to build the resiliency of our communities.
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Given this the 28 day of February, 2022.
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Richard L. Fournier II, Mayor