Whereas, each March we formally recognize the American Red Cross of Marshall County and its vital humanitarian role to our Citizens. Every day, Red Cross volunteers and employees provide essential services in this community to help those affected by everything from home fires, floods, tornados and other natural and human caused disasters, thanks to the generous support of the people in our County. For more than 90 years, Marshall County residents have relied on the American Red Cross to provide disaster relief to its citizens. In 2009, our local Red Cross provided immediate assistance such as food, clothing, shelter and life-saving prescription medications to 70 Marshall County families with a total of 350 individuals who lost their homes to a disaster-related event; and
Whereas; the American Red Cross prepares individuals, workplaces and our schools by providing training in water safety programs, First Aid, CPR, use of AED’s, and other life-saving courses. Last year, over 3,000 people enrolled in American Red Cross Health and Safety Courses throughout Marshall County; and
Whereas, the Marshall County Red Cross supported our military by sending 38 emergency messages to active duty personnel and their families in 2009. They continue to support our Armed Forces with this service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round. The Red Cross also reaches out to the members of the National Guard and Reserves and their families who reside in nearly every community in Marshall County; and
Whereas, the American Red Cross serves as the bridge between over 4 million generous blood donors and millions of patients in need each year throughout the United States. Every two seconds someone in America needs blood and generous donors from Marshall County have always been willing to make a difference in someone else’s life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tim Walker, Mayor of Boaz, Alabama by virtue of the authority vested in me and on behalf of the Council do hereby proclaim March 2010 as American Red Cross Month. Especially during this extraordinary time for our country, I encourage all Americans to support this organization's noble humanitarian mission.
