Proclamation - Cybersecurity Awareness Oct 2022

WHEREAS, information systems and technology are major components of the infrastructure 
of the City of El Mirage, they support the financial services, emergency response systems, water and 
wastewater utilities and more; and  
WHEREAS, the frequency and complexity of malware, cyberattacks, and other virtual threats 
targeted at internet users and El Mirage’s information technology infrastructure are increasing daily; 
and 
WHEREAS, strict security standards and measures for local government have been 
established, and are in place to protect the valuable and sensitive information entrusted to the City by 
citizens, businesses, and organizations, and require training for employees responsible for the care and 
secure handling of such electronic information; and 
WHEREAS, maintaining the security of cyberspace is a shared responsibility in which each of 
us has a critical role to play, and awareness of computer security essentials will improve the security of 
El Mirage’s information infrastructure and economy; 
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Alexis Hermosillo, Mayor of El Mirage, do hereby recognize 
October, 2022 as CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH in the CITY OF EL MIRAGE, and 
I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens. 
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand on this this 18th day of October, 2022. 
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Alexis A. Hermosillo, Mayor