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Klamath Falls proclaims August 'Klamath Rising Month' and honors Sky Lakes for national community health prize
Summary
Mayor Carol Westfall presented a proclamation recognizing Sky Lakes and local partners for receiving the American Hospital Association's 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize and proclaimed August as "Klamath Rising Month," noting it is the first time the prize has been awarded to an Oregon community.
Mayor Carol Westfall opened the meeting by presenting a city proclamation recognizing Sky Lakes and its community partners for receiving the American Hospital Association's 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize and proclaiming August as "Klamath Rising Month." "I am really excited to be presenting this proclamation," Westfall said.
The proclamation described Sky Lakes and local partners as having strengthened access to health care, supported food security and public spaces, and created pathways to help residents thrive. A Sky Lakes representative thanked the mayor and council, saying the award "really reflects the work that we have done together as a community, and the impact we've been able to make on this community." The proclamation notes that only one recipient nationwide is selected each year and that 2026 marked the first time a community in Oregon received the honor.
The recognition does not create a city program or budget change; it is a formal commendation. The city will affix its seal to the proclamation, and Sky Lakes and its named community partners were publicly acknowledged for their work supporting health and wellness in the Klamath Basin.
