WHEREAS, the month of October is observed as National Blind Equality Achievement Month celebrating the history, advancement, and accomplishments of the organized blind movement; and WHEREAS, throughout the month a variety of local outreach activities, many of which center around White Cane Awareness Day, celebrated on October 15, are offered to highlight and continue to […]

WHEREAS,  Salt Lake City recognizes the city is built upon homelands of the Indigenous Peoples of this region, whose histories are entwined with the settlement of Salt Lake City; and WHEREAS,  Salt Lake City values Indigenous Peoples’ contributions to our community, including their knowledge, labor, technology, science, philosophy, arts and the deep cultural influence that […]

WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed September 15 through October 15, celebrating Hispanic and Latino American people, cultures, achievements, and contributions; and WHEREAS, the observance began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and was then expanded into a month-long celebration and officially enacted into federal law on August 17, 1988; and WHEREAS, Several Latin […]

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is a diverse and inclusive city made up of entrepreneurs, artists, community organizers, educators, business leaders, and trailblazers across a broad spectrum with a growing Latino population and a thriving Latino business community; and WHEREAS, in that spirit, the City recognizes the unique contributions of the Latino community during this year’s […]

WHEREAS, individual preparedness for emergencies is the foundation of community resiliency and vital for recovery after disasters that could happen at any time; and WHEREAS, community shared understanding of the possible risks they can face, needs, and capabilities, empowers neighborhoods to engage in emergency preparedness leading to a more efficient use of existing resources.  In […]

WHEREAS, Women’s Equality Day is observed on August 26, the date the Nineteenth Amendment was certified (1919), guaranteeing women the right to vote in the United States; and WHEREAS, the Wyoming Territory was first in the nation to extend voting rights to women in December 1869; however, the Utah Territory was the first to cast […]

WHEREAS, the month of August is observed as National Black Business Month, recognizing the successes, milestones, and historical progress of Black businesses and entrepreneurs; and WHEREAS, throughout history, despite facing systemic racism, redlining, and even extreme violence, as evidenced through the Tulsa Massacre of 1921, Black businesses continue to grow and thrive throughout the nation; […]

WHEREAS, the month of August is observed as National Back-to-School Month; and WHEREAS, we recognize the dedication, courage, and resiliency of our students, teachers, schools, families, communities, and employees who have all faced unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19 over the last year and a half; and WHEREAS, we praise the efforts of our educators and […]

WHEREAS, August is recognized as National Wellness Month focusing on self-care, establishing healthy routines, and stress management; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City strives to create, foster and promote community spaces that encourage physical activity, provide access to nutritional resources and guidance, and support mental health services and education; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City’s air quality […]

WHEREAS, the first group of 46 Pacific Islander settlers arrived on August 28, 1889 to establish the Iosepa settlement in Tooele County’s Skull Valley, becoming the first members of a now thriving community of 50,000 Pacific Islanders who call Utah home; and WHEREAS, we honor and recognize the courage and perseverance of those first 46 […]