WHEREAS, International Transgender Day of Visibility is observed and celebrated on March 31st; and WHEREAS, International Transgender Day of Visibility is a time to celebrate and recognize a large community of people, including people who identify as transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming; and WHEREAS, the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares March 31st César Chávez Day in SLC
WHEREAS, on March 31st we honor the life and legacy of César Estrada Chávez; and WHEREAS, Chávez, who was born into poverty and raised by Mexican American migrant workers, dedicated his life to labor rights activism in the pursuit of advancing the rights and conditions of workers across the country; and WHEREAS, one of Chávez’s […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares March 13 through March 15 Deaf History Month in SLC
WHEREAS, today marks the start of Deaf History Month, celebrated annually from March 13th through April 15th; and WHEREAS, Deaf History Month, first introduced in 1997 by the National Association of the Deaf, highlights significant events that have impacted the deaf community over the course of history, including the opening of the American School, the first […]
Mayor Mendenhall joins the Salt Lake City Council to recognize February as Black History Month in SLC in joint resolution
WHEREAS, Black History Month is a time to celebrate the far-reaching contributions made by Black Americans throughout our country’s history, that have shaped our nation and our city for the better; and WHEREAS, the origin of Black History Month can be traced back to 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares February 1 through February 7 Gun Violence Survivors’ Week in SLC
WHEREAS, this year marks the fifth annual National Gun Violence Survivors’ Week, which is observed from February 1 through February 7 to share and amplify the stories and voices of gun violence survivors who live with the impact of gun violence every day of the year; and WHEREAS, every year, nearly 40,000 Americans are killed […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares January 27, 2023, Holocaust Day of Remembrance in SLC
WHEREAS, January 27 is observed as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, as well as all other victims of Nazism, and acknowledges the generational devastation that the genocide had on the Jewish community; and WHEREAS, […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares January 22 through 28, 2023, School Choice Week in SLC
WHEREAS, all children in Salt Lake City should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students to be successful adults; and WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Salt Lake City; and WHEREAS, Salt […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance in SLC
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’sassassination, 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 legacy […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares Salt Lake City a Vision Zero City
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City aspires to be the safest city in the country; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is committed to building a transportation network that encourages safe behaviors for all who use our streets; and WHEREAS, reducing vehicle speeding through engineering, education and enforcement strategies is imperative to saving lives; and WHEREAS, the City […]
Mayor Mendenhall declares January 4, 2023, Braille Day in SLC
WHEREAS, January 4 is observed as World Braille Day to raise awareness for the importance of braille as a mode of communication for the blind and visually impaired community; and WHEREAS, the observance honors the birth of braille’s inventor, Louis Braille, who created the communication method in 1824 at the age of 15; and WHEREAS, […]