HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation for Red Cross Month ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A PROCLAMATION ON THE OBSERVANCE OF AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
March, 1999
WHEREAS,the Orange County American Red Cross has provided humanitarian relief for all those in
need in an impartial and neutral manner; and
WHEREAS,the Orange County American Red Cross has deserved recognition for increasing the
participation of volunteers throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County American Red Cross is commended for:
• Establishing the first and only nationwide Teen AIDS Hotline service staffed by teens for teens and,
• Providing health and safety services throughout the community regardless of individual status; and
• Implementing vital disaster services and emergency communication at a moment's notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED THAT the Orange County Board of Commissioners does
hereby acknowledge the Orange County American Red Cross for their commitment and dedicated efforts
toward serving the citizens of Orange County, and does hereby commend to the citizens the observance of
March 1999 as"American Red Cross Month".
This the 16th day of March, 1999.
Alice Gordon, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners