WHEREAS, the third Monday of each January is observed as Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and WHEREAS, the observance was first declared in 1968, following the civil rights leader’s assassination, to honor and remember Dr. King’s lifetime and legacy of peaceful civil rights advocacy; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City remains committed to honoring Dr. King’s […]

WHEREAS, December is observed as both Universal and National Human Rights Month and December 10th is Human Rights Day; and WHEREAS, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, establishes the principles that underscore the shared commitment of the global community to safeguard the rights of […]

WHEREAS, advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations, across the country have endorsed the Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday®; and WHEREAS, according to the United States (U.S.) Small Business Administration, there are 33 million small businesses in the nation, small businesses represent 99.7% of firms with paid employees, small businesses are […]

WHEREAS, 2022 marked the 86th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act; and WHEREAS, National Apprenticeship Week is celebrating its 9th anniversary of raising awareness of the vital role Registered Apprenticeships provide in creating opportunities by allowing apprentices to earn while they learn and preparing a pathway to good, quality jobs and well-paying careers in Salt […]

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City takes great pride in celebrating individuals and businesses that contribute to the vibrancy and sustainability of our community; and WHEREAS, Jorge Fierro, embarked on their entrepreneurial journey 25 years ago with Rico Brands at our beloved downtown Farmers Market and has made a significant impact on Salt Lake City’s economy and […]

WHEREAS, the United States in experiencing the highest levels of violent hate crimes on record, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations latest hate crime report; Anti-Defamation League and Southern Poverty Law Center – that intimidate entire communities and tear at the founding ideals of our nation; and WHEREAS, the month of October is designated […]

WHEREAS, about 20 percent of people live with an invisible or hidden disability which amounts to approximately 66 million Americans; and WHEREAS, October 15 through 21 is observed as National Invisible Disabilities Week which seeks to bring awareness, support, and education to persons living with invisible disabilities; and WHEREAS, the term “invisible disabilities”, as created […]

WHEREAS, the white cane, which every blind citizen of Salt Lake City has the right to carry, demonstrates and symbolizes the ability to achieve a full and independent life and the capacity to work productively in competitive employment; and WHEREAS, the white cane, by allowing every blind person to move freely and safely from place […]

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, Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in 1977 by a delegation of Native Nations to the United Nations-sponsored International Conference on Discrimination Against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City recognizes the city is built upon the homelands of the Indigenous Peoples of this region, whose histories are entwined with the […]