American Red Cross Month – Mike Dunleavy

WHEREAS, as one of many nation’s oldest and most acknowledged humanitarian organizations, the American Crimson Cross has lengthy been an emblem of the compassion and selflessness that defines the American lifestyle; and

WHEREAS, the American Crimson Cross is notable for offering care to these in determined occasions when disasters and different crises threaten to overwhelm and destroy communities, and Alaskans have come to belief and rely on the Crimson Cross of Alaska to offer providers and help all through the state; and

WHEREAS, the Crimson Cross prioritizes the empowerment of people and households to guard themselves in unsure occasions with 4 easy steps: make a plan, construct a package, get educated, and volunteer; and

WHEREAS, Crimson Cross programs in lifesaving abilities, first help, CPR, water security, and different vital duties enhance the wellbeing of whole areas by offering very important info and coaching for use in essential conditions when life hangs within the steadiness and medical responders will not be current; and

WHEREAS, in 2022, 361 Crimson Cross volunteers responded to 225 disasters and helped 491 households in Alaska, together with the 77 catastrophe employees that had been despatched in response to a significant storm catastrophe on the west coast of Alaska to serve the 36 impacted communities; and

WHEREAS, Alaskans gratefully welcome the efforts of the American Crimson Cross, whose lifesaving mission is powered by the devotion of volunteers, the generosity of donors, and the partnerships with neighborhood organizations that optimize the sanctity of self-sacrifice in order that others might reside by dire circumstances.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim March 2023 as:

American Crimson Cross Month

in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to help this group and contemplate volunteering to help with its noble humanitarian mission.

Dated: March 1, 2023