RESOLUTION NO. 250901
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Sponsor: Councilmember Wes Rogers
RESOLUTION - Recognizing National Health Care and Security Week and honoring the University Health Public Safety and Security team.
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WHEREAS, National Health Care and Security Week is celebrated annually from October 12 through October 18, 2025, and during this week we recognize the invaluable contributions of the University Health Public Safety/Security staff; and
WHEREAS, Health Care Security Officers play a critical role in protecting patients, visitors, and staff within hospitals and health care facilities; and
WHEREAS, these officers serve on the front lines of the hospital, ensuring a safe environment for the delivery of medical services, often responding to emergencies, diffusing conflicts, and assisting in crisis situations; and
WHEREAS, all University Health Public Safety/Security staff support workforce members not only the front lines of the hospital, but they also help with the overall mission of University Health to provide accessible, state-of-the-art quality healthcare to our community regardless of the ability to pay; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety/Security builds strong external relationships with local law enforcement and the Kansas City Police Department while allowing for real-time collaboration that helps support overall safety at University Health; and
WHEREAS, University Health Public Safety/Security subscribes to the highest standards of public safety and the law enforcement community of campus safety; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare October 12-18, 2025, as Health Care and Security Week 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 University Health’s Security team with the Mayor and Council encouraging all residents to recognize and celebrate unity amongst neighbors across Kansas City.
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