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Crestview proclaims March 2026 as Red Cross Month
Summary
Mayor Mary J. B. Whitton read a proclamation recognizing the American Red Cross and the Northwest Florida chapter’s local service; a Red Cross representative accepted and thanked the city for its support.
Mayor Mary J. B. Whitton opened the meeting by reading a proclamation designating March 2026 as Red Cross Month in Crestview, noting the organization’s 145-year history and the local Northwest Florida chapter’s work providing disaster shelter, food, and lifesaving blood supplies. "I encourage all citizens to recognize and support the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross," Whitton read as part of the proclamation.
A Red Cross representative identified in the record as Mr. Pekka accepted the proclamation and thanked the council. "The Red Cross will continue this work," he said, and expressed appreciation for the community’s support. The council presented the proclamation and there was no formal vote required beyond the earlier consent to proceed with the proclamation ceremony.
The moment was ceremonial; it highlighted the local chapter’s volunteer efforts and emergency-response role in Crestview and the surrounding communities. No financial impact or follow-up action was recorded during the presentation.
