WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
THEREFORE,
CITY OF
CUPERTINO
The United States is a nation whose strength comes from its diversity, and all individuals should feel safe and respected, and treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, orientation, religion, and political views; and
The City of Cupertino is one of the most diverse places in the country, and has witnessed the dangers and repercussions of hate, racism, and bigotry rise and manifest in violent, hateful, and cruel attacks throughout the United States and the greater San Francisco Bay Area; and
The City of Cupertino wishes to ensure that our community will continue fighting against hate by welcoming all people and countering anything that acts as a bias that poses a threat to the safety and civility of our neighborhoods, residents, and all people; and
The City of Cupertino reaffirms its commitment to stand united against hate, to do the consistent and hard work of optimizing equity and fairness in a society committed to free expression, and to celebrate unity and diversity; and
The City of Cupertino stands united with our fellow California cities, sending a resounding message that we are united in our resolve to combat hate and promote acceptance; and
I, Mayor Sheila Mohan, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby proclaim the week of September 21 - September 27, in conjuncture with jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area as,
in the City of Cupertino and call on all residents and businesses to act, build more inclusion, and stop hate for a better and more supportive community in the City of Cupertino and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
The Honorable Sheila Mohan
Mayor, City of Cupertino