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Board proclaims Oct. 24 World Polio Day, recognizes Rotary's contribution to eradication effort
Summary
The board unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing Oct. 24 as World Polio Day and acknowledged Rotary International's long-term role in global polio eradication and local Rotary Club activities. Local Rotarians spoke in support of the proclamation.
Supervisor Kaiser sponsored a proclamation recognizing Oct. 24, 2025 as World Polio Day and read the proclamation to the board and public on Oct. 21. The proclamation outlines Rotary International's leadership since 1979 and the 1988 Global Polio Eradication Initiative and cites the reduction of polio cases by 99.9 percent since 1988.
Marilyn Saunders, a local Rotarian, read remarks from Rotary International's Polio Plus chair emphasizing the near-eradication of polio and the historical comparison to smallpox eradication.
The board adopted the proclamation unanimously (5-0). Supervisors praised Rotary's local and global contributions and invited Rotary members to the staff desk to receive the proclamation.
