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Spokane County commissioners proclaim EWU Giving Joy Day, National Public Health Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month; consent items approved
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Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved proclamations recognizing Eastern Washington University’s Giving Joy Day (04/03/2026), National Public Health Week (04/06/2026), and April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, heard remarks from university and public health leaders, and approved the consent agenda excluding item 6c.
Spokane County commissioners read and approved three proclamations and approved most consent items during their regular meeting.
Commissioner (moved the proclamation) read a proclamation designating 04/03/2026 as "Giving Joy Day" in recognition of Eastern Washington University’s 140th anniversary; the motion was seconded and the board approved it unanimously. Dr. Sherry McMahon accepted the proclamation on behalf of the university and praised the institution’s role in expanding access to higher education. A student testimony (read by a university representative) thanked donors and staff for supporting scholarships and student success.
The board then unanimously approved a proclamation supporting National Public Health Week (04/06/2026). Commissioner Waldroof read the proclamation, which cited improvements in childhood mortality, declines in smoking and HIV/AIDS deaths, and the public health system’s work on climate‑related health threats. Dr. Velasquez from the Spokane Regional Health District accepted the proclamation and thanked staff and partner organizations, noting "almost 300 members of the public health team" who support regional health efforts.
A third proclamation naming April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month also passed unanimously. The text highlighted the county’s multidisciplinary child‑abuse response team and recognized the Children's Advocacy Center operated by Partners of Families and Children. Carol Plitzke of Partners of Families and Children and representatives from the prosecutor’s office joined the board for remarks and a photograph.
On the consent agenda, a commissioner moved (and the motion was seconded) to approve items 4, 5 and 6, excluding item 6c, which had been stricken from the agenda earlier; the motion passed unanimously.
What happens next: Proclamations were presented and photos taken; consent items will proceed per staff implementation. No substantive policy changes were made during these ceremonial actions.
