RESOLUTION NO. 241025
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Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan
RESOLUTION - Commending the Palestinian American Medical Association and recognizing its Kansas City roots and humanitarian efforts in Gaza and the region.
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WHEREAS, the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) was founded in the Kansas City metro by Kansas City Physicians to advance healthcare and provide life-saving humanitarian aid through the establishment of healthcare clinics, rehabilitation programs, academic scholarships and training initiatives, and medical missions aimed at delivering critical specialized medical care to Palestinian people; and
WHEREAS, PAMA has completed numerous medical missions into Gaza since 2018 and, despite facing significant challenges, obstacles, and loss of life in their efforts to deliver care in complex, volatile, and dangerous situations, still continues to organize lifesaving and life-sustaining medical missions into Gaza; and
WHEREAS, PAMA is composed of over 18,000 members, including 1,000 members in the Kansas City metro, whose work displays courage, dedication to humanity, and morality by providing vital medical care, even during unsafe conditions; and
WHEREAS, the recognition of PAMA is for the purpose of honoring their noble work and to call for unity and strength during times of suffering; and
WHEREAS, PAMA medical teams continue to work towards and call for peace to ensure the safety and health of themselves and their patients; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby honor the Palestinian American Medical Association for its courageous and invaluable humanitarian efforts in Gaza and across the region, recognize the Palestinian American Medical Association’s deeply rooted connection to the community of Kansas City and commend the heroic contributions of healthcare workers around the world; 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 the Palestinian American Medical Association.
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