HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 13244 (Appreciation Matthew Davis)RESOLUTION NO. 13244
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
R650I,UTION OF dFFRECIRTION
MATTHEW S. DAVIS, Ph.D.
WHEREAS, Matt Davis has been a Professor in the Psychology Department at the Dominican University of California
since 1994; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis completed his doctoral work in Social Ecology, with a focus on both Social Psychology
and on the geological processes that create earthquakes and volcanoes; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis regularly teaches a course titled Natural Disasters: Societal & Individual Reactions to
Risk and his nickname on campus is "Disasterman"; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis has completed two large-scale research projects on public awareness of volcanic hazards
in the vicinity of Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, as well as studies of risk perception for volcanic hazards at Mt.
Rainier, Washington, and tsunami hazards along the Northern California coast; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis most recently led research studies evaluating the psychological effects of participating in
both the Get Ready Marin and CERT disaster preparedness programs; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis' studies have led to the update and enhancement of the Get Ready Marin program and
were instrumental in the development of the new Marin County CERT program; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis is a recent graduate of the CERT program, has encouraged his students to also attend
CERT training, and regularly works with City staff to evaluate and enhance our public safety disaster
preparedness programs; and
WHEREAS, Professor Davis is committed, engaging, and passionate to understanding human behavior in disasters and
has been instrumental in supporting our community's culture of disaster preparedness and overall disaster
resilience.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby commend
Professor Matt Davis for his outstanding efforts, contributions and support in the evaluation and enhancement of San
Rafael *s emergency preparedness programs on behalf of the City of San Rafael.
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COUNCIL MEMBERS
CITY MANAGER
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS
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