WHEREAS, October 16 through 22 is observed as National Invisible Disabilities Week which seeks to bring awareness, support, and education to persons living with invisible disabilities; and WHEREAS, any physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside, but can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities is considered an […]

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, Salt Lake City recognizes the city is built upon the 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 […]

WHEREAS, October is observed as National LGBTQ History month celebrating the history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community; and WHEREAS, October holds historical significance for the LGBTQ+ community. The first LGBT National March on Washington occurred in October 1979 to urge Congress to pass protective civil rights legislation. Spirit Day is held on the third […]

WHEREAS, September is observed as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness and education about childhood impact; and WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection reports cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. This tragic disease is detected in more than 16,000 […]

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, September is known globally as “Suicide Prevention Month;” and WHEREAS, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 9th leading cause of death among adults in Utah, and the leading cause of death for Utahns aged 10 – 24 years old and WHEREAS, also according to the American Foundation for Suicide […]

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; […]