CC RESOLUTION 5249RESOLUTION NO. 5249
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE
FIRST MONDAY IN MARCH AS "COVID-19, MEMORIAL DAY" IN
REMEMBERANCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES AND IN
HONOR OF THOSE WHO CONTINUE TO SUFFER FROM THE IMPACTS
OF THIS VIRUS.
The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, a group of mayors nation-wide have come together to support the
designation of the first Monday in March as "COVID-19 Memorial Day";
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;
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;
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;
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;
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;
WHEREAS, as of the date this resolution is being considered, an estimated 2,362,410
(2/11/21) people worldwide, 466,465 (2/11/21) in the United States, and 4 (2/11/21) City
of El Segundo residents have lost their lives due to complications associated with this
deadly virus;
WHEREAS, each life lost to COVID-19 mattered and leaves an absence 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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of El Segundo:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby supports the designation of the first Monday in
March as "COVID-19 Memorial Day," in remembrance of those who have lost their lives
and in honor of those who continue to suffer from the impact of this virus; and urges the
public to continue taking preventative measures such as social distancing and following
public health orders to mitigate the spread of this virus, in tribute to essential workers and
those who rose in service to protect the public.
SECTION 2: The City Clerk is directed to certify the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 3: This Resolution will become effective immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION No. 5249 this 16t" day of February,
2021.
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Tracy Weaver, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that
the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing
Resolution No. 5249 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by said City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 16t" day of February, 2021, approved and signed by the
Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Boyles, Council Member Pirsztuk, Council Member Nicol and
Council Member Giroux
NOES: Mayor Pro Tern Pimentel
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS MY HAND THE OFFICIAL SEAL OF SAID CITY this day of March,
2021.
. , gray Weaver lerk
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California