To: County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors
Department or Agency Name(s): Department of Health Services
Staff Name and Phone Number: Jennifer Solito 707-565-4774
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): Countywide
Recommended Action:
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Adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming October 24, 2024 as World Polio Day in Sonoma County
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Executive Summary:
World Polio Day is a time for public health advocates and all who want a world free from polio to come together, recognize the progress that has been made in the fight to end polio, and talk about the actions that can be taken in order to end polio for good. It is requested that the County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors adopt a Gold Resolution proclaiming October 24, 2024 as World Polio Day in Sonoma County.
Discussion:
Rotary International is a network of individuals dedicated to fostering positive change across the globe. The organization’s motto, “Service Above Self,” serves as a guiding principle for its members, inspiring humanitarian efforts and promoting goodwill and peace.
In 1985, Rotary launched PolioPlus which helped establish the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, collaborating with key organizations such as the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, UNICEF, the Gates Foundation, and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This initiative aims to immunize children worldwide against polio.
Since the inception of these efforts, polio cases have decreased by 99.9%, supporting the eradication of a devastating disease. To date, Rotary has contributed over $2.8 billion and countless volunteer hours, protecting more than 3 billion children in 122 countries.
To learn more about World Polio Day visit: www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day <http://www.endpolio.org/world-polio-day>.
Prior Board Actions:
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Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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