City of
Manhattan Beach
Prodamation
Whereas.
National Technology Day is celebrated every year on January 6" in the United States. The day was declared and announced by AXEL, a technology-based company, to commemorate the impacts technology has lelt in our lives; and
Whereas, National Technology Day emphasizes and glorilies the contributions made by Icading scientists and rescarchers to transform our lives with technology in every living and breathing aspect of our lives; and
Whereas, National Technology Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of innovators, engincers, scientists, and technologists who have advanced our society and improved the quality of lile for people around the world; and Whereres. the United States has a rich history of technological innovation, from the invention of the light bulb to the development of the internet, which has shaped modern socicly and continues to inspire future generations; and
Whereas. recognizing the importance of technology in our lives encourages continued investment in and development, promotes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering; Arts, and Mathematics) education, and supports the growth of 'a skilled workforce; and Whereas,
outside of the healthcare sector, tech jobs are among the strongest and fastest growing divisions. Technology is at the center of most jobs these days and we usc technology to keep us organized, connected, healthy, and salc. Technology improves productivity and gives us insights into how the world works.
Now, Therefore. Be A Resolved that I, Amy Thomas Howorl, Mayor of the Cily of Manhattan Beach, California, on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do hereby proclaim January 6", 2025, as
National Fechnology Day
and trge all cilizens to be thankful for how much technology has simplilied our lives. Every day that you get to lly to another country, hop on a Facetime call and warm up your home during winters, we commemorale these individual achievements that humankind has managed to achiere and unfit over decades and centuries.
Dated this 2 day of January;, 2025.
ATTEST:
SHennestat
City Clerk Liza Tamura Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth
OF PLANEN TAN EDACH
CITY FANA