Approve a proclamation recognizing the month of September 2026 as National Preparedness Month in Travis County. (Judge Brown & Commissioner Shea)

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<span style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(249, 251, 248); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>Each September, FEMA’s Ready Campaign celebrates National Preparedness Month. Since 2004, the campaign has taken the month to encourage Americans to prepare for emergencies. The month is a great time to take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared.</span><br><p style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(249, 251, 248); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>This year’s theme is, <strong style="box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;">“Americans Stand Ready.”</strong></p><p style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(249, 251, 248); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;'>The theme reflects the spirit of unity, resilience and resourcefulness that make our country strong. It’s a reminder that each of us can make a difference by taking proactive steps before a disaster strikes, and encouraging loved ones to do the same, Americans can contribute to the safety and security of the entire nation.</p><p style='box-sizing: inherit; margin: 1rem 0px 0px; color: rgb(27, 27, 27); font-family: "Source Sans Pro Web", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(249,