Proclamation Declaring the Week of March 22 through March 29, 2015 as Boys and Girls Club Week. (City Manager 2110)
A proclamation declaring the week of March 22nd through 29th as Boys and Girls Club Week. And to accept the award, the proclamation this evening. Would you all like to introduce yourself? I. I am a morales. And every day. And every day. Club members. How. How old are you and what grade are you in? I'm 11. Years old. 11 years. Old and in. Sixth grade. Very nice. I'm Mark Morales. I'm the branch director of the Alameda Boys and Girls Club. I'm Steve Cressy. I'm the board chair of the Altimeter Boys and Girls Club. All right, now read the proclamation. Whereas the youth of Alameda, California, are tomorrow's leaders. And. Whereas, many of Alameda youth need professional services to cope with a wide range of social, domestic and financial hardships. And. Whereas, the Boys and Girls Club Organization in Alameda provide services to more than 1500 youth annually. And. WHEREAS, the Boys and Girls Clubs are at the forefront of efforts to promote character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills the arts, sports, fitness and recreation, substance abuse prevention, delinquency prevention and literacy programs. And. Whereas, the Boys and Girls Club organizations in California ensure that youth are offered a safe and supportive home away from home, providing them with quality support services and recreational programs. And. Whereas, the Boys and Girls Club organizations in California ensure that youth are offered a safe and supportive home. Away from home. Okay. Providing this is the same here. I've tried. Providing. We'll have to fix this proclamation. And then. Whereas, the Boys and Girls Club of Alameda will celebrate National Boys and Girls Club Week 2015 with some 4100 clubs nationwide serving more than 4 million youth. Now, therefore, be it resolved that I. Trish Herrera Spencer, mayor of the City of Alameda, you hereby proclaim March 23rd through March 29th, 2015, as Boys and Girls Club Week in the city of Alameda and call upon the residents of Alameda to join. Men in recognizing and commending the boys club are providing comprehensive and effective services to youth in the community. Is Mr. Spencer Mayor guy. Hmm. Like to thank the Council for your support of our fine. Our organization thinks. Thank you. Long fellow tigers. Go. Thanks. Thanks, Bill. Thanks to Jim. Thank you very much. We have a second proclamation. Harry Hartman from Red Cross is here to receive it. Item three. Proclamation declaring the month of March as Red Cross. Month. And now I'll read this. Did you want introduce yourself? Looks like a few more coming up. Sure. I brought a couple of members, a long time volunteers and dedicated Red Cross people. First and foremost, I'm Harry Hartman, 27 year volunteer and member of the Alameda County Leadership Council. I am. Longtime former director of the city of Alameda, Red. Cross, and now as. Community development and resiliency coordinator, a very appreciative partner with the American Red Cross, with their response. Every time something happens in Alameda and their dedication to helping us create a resilient community. My name is Jay Pimentel, resident of City of Alameda, and I'm the vice chair of the Alameda County Leadership Council for the Red Cross. Good evening. I'm Michael. Gregory. I'm the account manager for the blood services portion of American Red Cross. And I know some of you from my city council work from a city, Southend, south of here. And I've been with the Red Cross for 13 years serving on this leadership council here in Alameda County, as well as working as a staffer for Red Cross. And my only comment real quick is how well you are served here in the city of Alameda. But this gentleman.