ID 26-1227: Proclamation for “Fresno Hmong Nurses Association”

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Proclamation for “Fresno Hmong Nurses Association”

Summary

The City of Fresno proclamation designates September 17, 2026, as “Hmong Nurses Association Day.” Issued by Mayor Jerry P. Dyer and the Fresno City Council, it recognizes the Hmong Nurses Association (HNA) Fresno Chapter, founded in 2018 to unite Hmong nurses and students, provide mentorship and scholarships, and promote culturally responsive healthcare. The proclamation notes HNA Fresno’s outreach through school and community health programs, support for professional development, and partnerships addressing health disparities. As of April 2026, the chapter had awarded 78 scholarships totaling $94,350 to Central Valley students of Hmong descent. The measure is honorary and does not create new legal requirements or funding; it publicly acknowledges the organization’s contributions to nursing, education, cultural representation, and health equity in Fresno.