Orange County Board proclaims National Public Health Week, honors OC Zoo and Vietnam veterans
March 26, 2024 | Orange County, California
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors opened its March 26 meeting with several ceremonial recognitions: a proclamation declaring the week of April 2024 National Public Health Week, an award to the OC Zoo and a proclamation recognizing National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
Chair Wagner introduced the public‑health proclamation and praised the county’s healthcare staff for supporting community health. "We extend our gratitude to the dedicated contributions of various teams within the OC Health Care Agency," the chair said. HCA leaders noted the agency’s workforce and programs: the speaker remarked that HCA has "over 750 public health staff members" and that the broader HCA family totals roughly 2,000 employees. The agency also announced it recently achieved reaccreditation from the National Public Health Accreditation Board, a national credential for local health practice.
Supervisors used the proclamation to underscore health equity priorities. "Achieving health equity means breaking down systematic barriers," Vice Chair (Doug Chaffee) said. Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento highlighted the Office of Population Health Equity and the county’s public health response to events including the Tustin Hangar fire. Supervisor Katrina Foley emphasized environmental and preventive health as part of a county climate action conversation.
The board also recognized the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park for winning the California Parks and Recreation Society District 10 "Parks Make Life Better" award. OC Parks Director Pam Paso and retired OC Zoo manager Donald Ziegler accepted recognition; Ziegler recounted improvements including a new visitor entrance and a large mammal exhibit that includes mountain lions and jaguars.
Finally, the board read a proclamation honoring Vietnam War veterans and invited local veterans to the dais for photographs and remarks. Supervisor Andrew Do and several veterans described the sacrifices of those who served and announced steps to establish a veterans cemetery. Community leaders and veterans addressed the board and joined a group photo following the ceremony.
The board’s ceremonial actions were part of the meeting’s opening and did not require votes beyond formal proclamation adoption.
Chair Wagner introduced the public‑health proclamation and praised the county’s healthcare staff for supporting community health. "We extend our gratitude to the dedicated contributions of various teams within the OC Health Care Agency," the chair said. HCA leaders noted the agency’s workforce and programs: the speaker remarked that HCA has "over 750 public health staff members" and that the broader HCA family totals roughly 2,000 employees. The agency also announced it recently achieved reaccreditation from the National Public Health Accreditation Board, a national credential for local health practice.
Supervisors used the proclamation to underscore health equity priorities. "Achieving health equity means breaking down systematic barriers," Vice Chair (Doug Chaffee) said. Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento highlighted the Office of Population Health Equity and the county’s public health response to events including the Tustin Hangar fire. Supervisor Katrina Foley emphasized environmental and preventive health as part of a county climate action conversation.
The board also recognized the OC Zoo in Irvine Regional Park for winning the California Parks and Recreation Society District 10 "Parks Make Life Better" award. OC Parks Director Pam Paso and retired OC Zoo manager Donald Ziegler accepted recognition; Ziegler recounted improvements including a new visitor entrance and a large mammal exhibit that includes mountain lions and jaguars.
Finally, the board read a proclamation honoring Vietnam War veterans and invited local veterans to the dais for photographs and remarks. Supervisor Andrew Do and several veterans described the sacrifices of those who served and announced steps to establish a veterans cemetery. Community leaders and veterans addressed the board and joined a group photo following the ceremony.
The board’s ceremonial actions were part of the meeting’s opening and did not require votes beyond formal proclamation adoption.
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