CITY OF FRESNO
The FresnoCityCouncil
Transgender Day of Remembrance
WHEREAS: The Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance is held in the County of Fresno on Friday, November 18, 2022. Trans -E-Motion and the Cross Cultural and Gender Center’s Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) invites people from all over Fresno County and the Central Valley to participate in activities provided to memorialize and honor the lives of transgender individuals who were murdered due to Transphobia or had completed suicide. It is also an opportunity to raise awareness about transgender existence in our community. This event is intended to provide a safe space for transgender people and their allies to embrace their identities, gain support from loca l resources, speak their stories and highlight authenticity through performance arts; and
WHEREAS: One of our nation’s greatest strengths is the rich diversity of its people. Transgender, non- binary, gender diverse, intersex, and gender expansive Americans form an important part of this national tapestry and have contributed to every facet of our society. However, even to this day, they are still marginalized, discriminated against, and physically and emotionally attacked for who they are; and
WHEREAS: The City of Fresno recognizes that its entire diverse population should have equal rights and opposes any oppression and discrimination which diminishes the quality of life for any County of Fresno resident or visitor. This includes those in its transgender, non-binary, gender diverse, intersex and gender expansive community. It is the duty of all of Fresno County to advocate for those who experience hardship as a result of discrimination and inequity. It is only through a community’s unity that we can overcome injustice towards all groups of people. It is important that the diversity among all constituents is recognized, respected and celebrated.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that Council President Nelson Esparza, Mayor Jerry Dyer, and the Fresno City Council do hereby proclaim, this 18
th day of November 2022 as:
“Transgender Day of Remembrance”
in the City of Fresno,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands
and affixed the Seal of The City of Fresno, California, this 18th day of November 2022.
____________________________ _________________________________________ JERRY DYER, Honorable Mayor NELSON ESPARZA, Council President District 7
_____________________________________________ _________________________________________ TYLER MAXWELL, Council Vice President District 4 ESMERALDA SORIA, Councilmember District 1
______________________________________ ____________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember District 2 MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember District 3
___________________________________ _________________________________________ LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember District 5 GARRY BREDEFELD, Councilmember District 6
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MAYOR JERRY DYER COUNCIL PRESIDENT NELSON ESPARZA
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COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT TYLER MAXWELL COUNCILMEMBER ESMERALDA SORIA
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COUNCILMEMBER MIKE KARBASSI COUNCILMEMBER MIGUEL ARIAS
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COUNCILMEMBER LUIS CHAVEZ COUNCILMEMBER GARRY BREDEFELD