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Rio Vista proclaims March 2025 Red Cross Month; North Bay chapter accepts
Summary
Mayor Edwin Okamura proclaimed March 2025 Red Cross Month in Rio Vista and Vincent Valenzuela, executive director of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter, accepted the proclamation and highlighted volunteer needs and blood supply challenges.
Rio Vista’s mayor read a proclamation on March 4 declaring March 2025 Red Cross Month and recognizing local volunteers and donors who assist families during disasters and support blood collections and preparedness training.
Vincent Valenzuela, executive director of the American Red Cross North Bay Chapter, accepted the proclamation online, said the chapter covers Solano, Marin, Napa and Sonoma counties, and noted that the Red Cross relies heavily on volunteers (about 90% of its workforce) and blood donations to respond to disasters and medical needs. Valenzuela highlighted recent cancellations of blood drives due to storms and wildfires and urged local residents to consider donating and volunteering.
The council thanked the Red Cross for its community work; the proclamation and Valenzuela’s remarks were entered into the meeting record.
