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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12671 (Appreciation San Rafael Santa Cop)WHEREAS, WHEREAS, '.W RESOLUTION NO. 12671 CITY OF SAN RAFAEL PRESENTS THIS :SOLUTION DF i1PPREEIRTION TO SAN RAFAEL SANTA COP in 2000, Mike Hogin of the International Footprint Association (IFA), and Dan Hanlon of the San Rafael Police Association, started the San Rafael Santa Cop program using the model of a similar program of the Lincoln, Nebraska IFA Chapter to improve community and Public Safety relationships; and that year the joy of Christmas was brought to 35 underprivileged children. Since then, Santa Cop has grown into a program that in 2008 brought the spirit of Christmas to 606 children and 284 families including a full turkey dinner provided by the Marin Community Food Bank throughout San Rafael; and SRSC has evolved into a partnership with the San Rafael Firefighters Association, San Rafael Police Association and the IFA Chapter #15, along with the support and assistance of Joe Garbarino, Jr. and the Ritter Center Toy Program. The California Army National Guard joined the program in 2008; and the all -volunteer program now collects toys and purchases clothes that are wrapped and delivered along with a full turkey dinner provided by the Marin Community Food Bank to needy families throughout San Rafael; and the goal of Santa Cop is to make Christmas a little happier for the children of San Rafael who have no control over their own circumstances; and Santa Cop continues due to tremendous community support and hundreds of dedicated volunteers. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby express sincere appreciation and gratitude to all those involved in the Santa Cop Program and wish the program continued success. r MAYOR () . �U'Ltz l CNC L MEMBERS 0- f,' �t-✓�' 1l �yTY MANAGER ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS 16F-t�_ DAY OF CITY CLERK