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Mayor proclaims March 2026 American Red Cross Month in San Marcos
Summary
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month, praised local Red Cross volunteers and partnerships (including the Community Adaptation Program), and received brief remarks from a Red Cross representative thanking local nonprofits and volunteers.
Mayor Jane Houston proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in San Marcos, emphasizing the Red Cross’s long history — founded by Clara Barton in 1881 and chartered by Congress in 1900 — and the organization’s role in disaster relief and support for military families.
The proclamation noted local partnerships, including the Community Adaptation Program (CAP) and “hyperlocal organizations” that aid San Marcos residents before, during and after disasters, and called on residents to celebrate the volunteers and nonprofit partners who provide emergency relief.
A representative of the American Red Cross thanked Mayor Houston and local nonprofit partners and expressed gratitude for volunteers who “answer the call to help whenever and wherever it is needed.” The speaker invited continued community support and recognition of the Red Cross’s local work.
The mayor’s proclamation framed the month as an opportunity to celebrate the humanitarian work of local volunteers and to encourage residents to support disaster‑preparedness efforts and partnerships that build community resilience.
