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Monrovia honors library contest winners, CERT graduates and proclaims Donate Life Month; city named All‑America City finalist
Summary
The council recognized library bookmark contest winners, the graduation of 28 CERT volunteers, proclaimed April 2026 as Donate Life Month with a OneLegacy ambassador sharing a personal organ‑donation story, announced Monrovia is a finalist for the All‑America City award, and previewed neighborhood and Route 66 centennial events.
The Monrovia City Council opened its April 7 meeting with several recognitions and community updates.
Karen Hollenhurst, president of the Friends of the Monrovia Public Library, presented 10 winners of the library bookmark contest and invited them for recognition and photos. Suzanne Dobson, the city’s emergency preparedness coordinator, announced 28 graduates of a combined Monrovia–Arcadia Community Emergency Response Team class and said at least five Monrovia attendees are joining the volunteer team, bringing Monrovia’s volunteer ranks to about 55.
Mayor Becky Chevlin read a proclamation declaring April 2026 as Donate Life Month. Rachel Rodriguez, a OneLegacy ambassador, shared a personal account of her grandson Malachi’s organ donations and the lives they saved — noting that Malachi’s family chose donation amid tragic circumstances and that several recipients are thriving. "Because of that life‑saving decision... we were able to see the beauty of organ donation," Rodriguez told the council.
City Manager Mr. Fe said Monrovia has been named a finalist for the 2026 All‑America City award. Staff also previewed the Monrovia Neighborhood Conference scheduled for April 25 at Second Baptist Church, and council members highlighted Route 66 centennial events and Monrovia Days festival dates in May.
What’s next: Staff encouraged resident participation in upcoming events and said the neighborhood conference registration is open. No formal council action was required for the recognitions and proclamations.
