LA County Board

21. Proclaiming June 2024 as “Refugee Awareness Month” in Los Angeles\nCounty\nRecommendation as submitted by Supervisor Horvath: Join local refugee\nservice organizations, the Departments of Consumer and Business Affairs ,\nthrough the Office of Immigrant Affairs, Public Health, and Public Social\nServices, to proclaim June 2024 as “Refugee Awareness Month” throughout\nLos Angeles County; commend the invaluable efforts of local refugee service\norganizations to help refugees and immigrants navigate the complexities of\nresettlement, fostering a sense of belonging and dignity, and ultimately\nempower them to become contributing members in their new communities;\nrecognize and celebrate the significant contributions of refugees and\nimmigrants, to not only honor their experiences and sacrifices, but also promote\ngreater understanding, empathy, and solidarity within the County; and instruct\nthe Executive Director of the Office of Immigrant Affairs, and the Directors of\nPublic Health and Public Social Services , to highlight the critical work of the\norganization serving refugees and/or the significant contributions of refugees to\nour communities through social media and other public messaging efforts.\n(24-2122)