HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 21774: DESIGNATING THE FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH AS COVID-19 VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS MEMORIAL DAY (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE) P. R. No. 21774
01/22/21 updated CWN
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE FIRST MONDAY IN
MARCH AS COVID-19 VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS
MEMORIAL DAY (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
WHEREAS, the first Monday in March, has been designated as COVID-19 Victims and
Survivors Memorial Day; and,
WHEREAS, COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) is an illness caused by a virus that can transmit
from person to person and has spread across the world, creating a global pandemic that is having
catastrophic effects on human life, our community, and our economy; and,
WHEREAS, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, observance of public health orders to
social distance and stay at home have created challenges for small businesses,workers,and schools
which are working to comply with limited resources; and,
WHEREAS, School districts, teachers, students, and parents are grappling with the
challenges of distance learning and working to prevent any potential learning loss due to not being
in-person; and,
WHEREAS, in the absence of adequate federal guidance, local and state governments,
health departments, and public servants have taken bold actions to protect residents, support
struggling local economies, and find innovative ways to provide services; and,
WHEREAS, in response to rapid spread of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, essential
workers have stepped up to provide critical services to help protect our communities and save
lives, sacrificing their own health and safety; and,
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities
and communities of color, exacerbating inequities already prevalent in our systems that we must
address as a nation; and,
WHEREAS,the symptoms and severity of COVID-19 can vary dramatically by individual
and the long-term health implications for survivors is largely unknown, as many survivors suffer
with lingering side-effects of the disease long after they no longer test positive; and,
WHEREAS, more than 2,230,190 people worldwide and 438,035 in the United States
have lost their lives due to COVID-19, and, in Port Arthur, Texas alone, more than 60 lives have
been lost to this deadly virus; and,
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WHEREAS, each life lost to COVID-19 mattered and leaves a hole in the hearts of loved
ones, family members, and surrounding community; and,
WHEREAS, Public health guidance and policies targeted at prevention, such as social
distancing, wearing masks in public, and staying home help mitigate the spread of COVID-19,
prevent illness, and lessen the burden on individuals and society.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the first Monday in March, has been designated as COVID-19
Victims and Survivors Memorial Day That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread
upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of , A.D.,
2021, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORN
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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