Governor Proclaims Red Cross Light the Town Red Week

Red Cross Light The Town Red Week

2025

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross more than 140 years ago and generation after generation has stepped up to deliver relief and care across the country and around the world, bringing out the best of humanity in times of crisis; and

Whereas, in advancing this mission, the volunteers, blood and platelet donors, and supporters who now give back through the North Carolina Region remain unwavering in their commitment to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of today’s emergencies; and

Whereas, voluntary and generous contributions shine a beacon of hope in people’s darkest hours— whether it is delivering shelter, food, and comfort during disasters; providing critical blood donations for hospital patients; supporting service members, veterans, and their families; saving lives with first aid, CPR, AED, and other skills; or delivering international aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by global crises; and

Whereas, this work to uplift our community is made possible by those who answer the call to help, whenever and wherever it is needed; and

Whereas, the State of North Carolina celebrates The American Red Cross North Carolina Region by recognizing the compassionate acts of people in our state and renewing our commitment to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim March 23-29, 2025, as “Red Cross Light The Town Red Week” in North Carolina, and commend its observance to all citizens.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twenty-sixth day of February in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-fifth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.