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San Angelo proclaims May 2025 National Trauma Awareness Month
Summary
Mayor Brenda Gunter issued a proclamation naming May 2025 as National Trauma Awareness Month and invited Shannon Health trauma services staff to highlight local resources and an event for trauma survivors at the Shannon Downtown Campus.
Mayor Brenda Gunter proclaimed May 2025 as National Trauma Awareness Month during the May 20 City Council meeting and invited representatives from Shannon Health’s trauma services team to accept the proclamation and speak about local efforts.
The mayor read the proclamation, noting trauma’s physical and psychological effects and the need for coordinated prevention, awareness and trauma‑informed care. A Shannon Health representative described the hospital’s trauma services work, emphasized cross‑sector collaboration among health providers, first responders, faith organizations and community leaders, and invited the public to a National Trauma Survivors Day event at the Shannon Downtown Campus the following day.
The proclamation requests that citizens, organizations and government agencies raise awareness, support survivors and foster resilience; it was a ceremonial recognition and no council vote was recorded. Shannon Health staff thanked the council and described local outreach and resources.
