M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Members of the Town Council
From: Honorable Mayor Tim Meerbott
Date: July 15, 2020
Re: Thanking First Responders, the Health Care Community and All Critical Essential Employees for their brave response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic
REQUEST
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, THANKING ALL FIRST RESPONDERS, THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY AND CRITICAL ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR BRAVE RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
On March 1, 2020 the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic. During this time, our first responders, the health care community and critical essential employees have gone above and beyond risking their own health and safety to provide care, essential services and assist those that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. They have faced longer shifts and more demanding work schedules as the number of newly diagnosed cases rise and the shortage of personnel grows as more and more of their colleagues and coworkers become infected.
Health care workers have not only physically cared for their patients, but they have been emotionally supportive as well while patients are quarantined, undergo treatment, and are forced to isolate from their loved ones in order to prevent further spread of this awful disease. Sadly, in a patient's final moments it was these health care professionals comforting and holding their hand, letting them know they are not alone. Their profession is a noble one, their unwavering commitment to continue in the face of risking further exposure to themselves and their loved ones is something that we as a community must acknowledge, and show our gratitude for the services and care they provide to each and every person that needs them.
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