WHEREAS, April 30 has been designated as National Therapy Animal Day by Pet Partners, the national leader in demonstrating and promoting the health and wellness benefits of animal-assisted therapy, activities, and education; and WHEREAS, across the United States there are thousands of Pet Partners therapy animal teams serving our communities; and WHEREAS, Pet Partners therapy […]

WHEREAS, April is the national Month of the Military Child, a month dedicated to celebrating our Nation’s 1.6 million military and Veteran children; and WHEREAS, military and Veteran children face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents’ service; and WHEREAS, only 30% of military family respondents to the 2021 Military Family […]

WHEREAS, April marks the 55th anniversary of the passage of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, commonly known as the Federal Fair Housing Act, which seeks to eliminate discrimination in housing opportunities and to affirmatively further housing choices for all Americans; and WHEREAS, the United States Department of Housing and […]

WHEREAS, infertility is a disease characterized by the failure to establish a clinical pregnancy after 12 months of regular attempts to conceive; and WHEREAS, infertility is a complex diagnosis and can be devastating with potentially serious consequences physically, socially, mentally and financially; and WHEREAS, 1 in 8 couples will have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining […]

WHEREAS, public libraries are cornerstones of democracy, promoting the free exchange of ideas and equal access to information for all members of the community; and WHEREAS, public libraries provide vital resources and services that enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities by offering a wide range of materials, including books, magazines, and digital resources, […]

WHEREAS, the term “victim” is more than just a label and has legal standing and protections that go along with it; and WHEREAS, crime victims’ rights acts passed here in Utah and at the federal level guarantee victims the right to meaningfully participate and use their voice in the criminal justice process; and WHEREAS, victim […]

WHEREAS, approximately 7,000 athletes from all 50 states and 16 countries will participate in the 2023 University of Utah Health Salt Lake City Marathon; and WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Marathon provides athletes of all ages and abilities a unique opportunity to experience the energy of Salt Lake City through the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, […]

WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is honored to host the annual Wasatch Mountain Film Festival, a week-long outdoor adventure and environmental awareness documentary film that takes place in and around northern Utah’s majestic Wasatch Mountains; and WHEREAS, the Wasatch Film Festival is Utah’s premiere outdoor film festival and attracts the world’s best outdoor documentary filmmakers as […]

WHEREAS, autism is a complex neurological condition that affects individuals in varying ways, and is now understood to be a part of the natural diversity of human experience; and WHEREAS, autism affects approximately 1 in 54 individuals in the United States, including many in our own community; and WHEREAS, individuals with autism often face challenges […]

WHEREAS, April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for all of us to come together to raise awareness of this critical issue and renew our commitment to protecting children from harm; and WHEREAS, the children of Salt Lake City are the future of our state’s success, and investing in their general welfare, […]