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 […]

WHEREAS, Blue Star Families seeks to empower military families by connecting them with their neighbors — individuals and organizations — to create vibrant communities of mutual support; and WHEREAS, Blue Star Families annually designates the week beginning the second to last Saturday in September and concluding eight days thereafter as “Blue Star Welcome Week”; and […]

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, the City of Salt Lake is honored to have the presence of the United States Navy in our community; and WHEREAS, the State of Utah is home for more than 1,946 Navy active-duty Sailors; 360 Navy Reserve Sailors and 2,222 Navy retirees; and WHEREAS, The United States Navy is instrumental in ensuring the safety […]

WHEREAS, September 8 through 17 is observed as Welcoming Week, which is an annual celebration bringing together people and local events that celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees and highlight the role communities play in ensuring everyone feels welcome; and WHEREAS, this week, we honor the spirit of unity that is bringing neighbors together […]

WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed September 15 through October 15, celebrating Hispanic and Latin 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, 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, Muslim American Heritage Month provides an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of Muslim Americans to the cultural, social, and economic landscape of our nation; and WHEREAS, the Muslim American community has and continues to enrich our society through their contributions in education, science, technology, arts, literature, business, public service, and many […]