Council issues multiple April proclamations and honors long-serving city employees

Apr 7, 2026

Council read proclamations for Crime Victims' Rights Week, Child Abuse Prevention Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Animal Care and Control Week, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Military Child Month, and presented service pins and promotions including a 25-year recognition for Fire Lieutenant Mac Melanson.

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The council issued a series of proclamations declaring April observances: National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 19through April 25), Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (April 2026), National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (April 2026), National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week (April 12through 18), National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12through 18) and Military Child Month (April 2026). The proclamations cited local partners, service metrics and events.

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