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Presentation of a Proclamation honoring Red Cross Month and the volunteers who serve Farmers Branch.
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REQUESTOR:
Mayor Terry Lynne
INTRODUCTION BY THE MAYOR:
It is my honor and privilege to present a proclamation to the dedicated volunteers who serve the Farmers Branch community through the American Red Cross.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Through the support of volunteers, the organization provides vital services including disaster relief, emergency preparedness education, blood collection, and support for military members and their families.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross play an essential role in assisting communities during times of crisis. Locally, Red Cross volunteers serve residents throughout the region by responding to local emergencies, supporting disaster recovery efforts, and helping ensure that lifesaving blood supplies are available to hospitals and medical facilities. Their efforts help strengthen community resilience and ensure that assistance is available when it is needed most.
BACKGROUND:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt first proclaimed March as Red Cross Month in the United States in 1943 to recognize the humanitarian efforts of the American Red Cross and its volunteers. The history of the Red Cross traces back to international efforts to provide aid to wounded soldiers during wartime and has since expanded to include disaster response, emergency preparedness, and community support services.
Today, the American Red Cross remains one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the United States. The organization is supported largely by volunteers who respond to disasters, help communities prepare for emergencies, assist with blood donation efforts, and provide services to military members and veterans. Locally, approximately 30 Red Cross volunteers serve residents in Farmers Branch and the surrounding area, p...
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