WHEREAS, Just as families and communities depend on the
American Red Cross in times of need, the American Red Cross
depends on the support of the American people to help sustain
the foundation; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross strives to prevent and
alleviate human suffering wherever it is found, to protect life
and health and to ensure respect for each human being; and
WHEREAS, The American Red Cross provides services to all
Americans in need, regardless of nationality, race, religious
beliefs, class or political opinions; and
WHEREAS, Services provided by the American Red Cross promote
mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace;
and
WHEREAS, In fiscal year 2013, volunteers and staff from the
American Red Cross responded to 2,485 disasters throughout this
Commonwealth, providing relief to more than 4,100 families; and
WHEREAS, During the 48 days of the Commonwealth's largest
manhunt, the American Red Cross partnered with the Pennsylvania
State Police to support three 24-hour-a-day feeding sites,
providing more than 65,000 meals and over 1.3 million snacks to
first responders; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, 7,355 Pennsylvanians served as volunteers
for the American Red Cross; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, the American Red Cross responded to
approximately 3,000 disasters and provided assistance to
families impacted by disasters in all 67 counties in this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, In fiscal year 2014, the American Red Cross
financially assisted 4,151 families across this Commonwealth;
and
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