Marana Mayor Ed Honea with members of The Marana Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Town of Marana wishes to recognize The Marana Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for generously donating 670 facemasks to the Town of Marana to protect employees while they continue to meet the everyday demands of serving the public in their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to this global pandemic, face coverings of any kind became very difficult to obtain. N95 and surgical masks were reserved for healthcare professionals and first responders because they were a necessity for their work, and the demand for masks generally was very high. Therefore, homemade cloth facemasks were recommended for the general public by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Marana Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was contacted and enthusiastically volunteered to make homemade cloth facemasks for the Marana organization. Their reaction of was one of “anything we can do for the Town,” and they were willing and able to help. They supplied all material, and several of the items needed for the masks. Some of the items, including cloth fabric, elastic bands, and soft wire, were not easily available because the stores could not keep up with demand from the public.
The facemasks created by the Church came in all sorts of colors and prints, but most importantly, they provided Town employees with protection from a deadly virus. The masks meet the CDC requirements and the quality is exceptional. On a weekly basis, Ziploc bags full of masks were delivered to the organization. Although the initial commitment was for 400 masks, the final tally delivered was 670.
The Town of Marana believes some people are deserving of more than a mere thank-you. The Marana Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds a special place in our hearts, and collectively we thank you for your tireless commitment and volunteer efforts to assist the Town in outfitting its employees with facemasks.
The Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana commend and thank The Marana Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for its service to the Marana community and urge citizens to join them in recognizing the Church for its donation.
