RESOLUTION NO. 260965
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Declaring November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month.
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WHEREAS, family caregivers are the backbone of our nation’s long-term care system, providing essential physical, emotional, and financial support to loved ones with chronic illness, disability, or the challenges of aging; and
WHEREAS, roughly one in four Kansas Citians is currently serving as a caregiver for a family member or friend, making caregiving one of the most common yet often invisible life experiences in our community; and
WHEREAS, the vast majority of this care is provided unpaid, representing an enormous personal and financial sacrifice that caregivers make out of love and commitment to those who depend on them; and
WHEREAS, family caregivers frequently balance caregiving responsibilities alongside full-time employment, parenting, and their own health needs, often at significant cost to their own well-being; and
WHEREAS, family caregivers often serve as advocates, care coordinators, and trusted companions, navigating complex health and social service systems to ensure their loved ones receive quality care; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the need to develop and expand resources, respite services, and support systems that ease the burden on family caregivers and help sustain them in their vital role; and
WHEREAS, National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to honor the dedication of family caregivers, raise awareness of the challenges they face, and reaffirm our community’s commitment to supporting them; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare November 2026 as National Family Caregivers Month in Kansas City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Sandwiched KC with the Mayor and Council’s sincere appreciation for the invaluable care, dedication, sacrifice, and compassion they provide each day.
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