Draft Proclamation
City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara stands for diversity, belonging, and respect for all, irrespect ive of race, ethnicity, disability, gender i dentity, sexual orientation, religion, soci oeconomic status, immigration status, country of origin, or any other characteristic; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara stands United Against Hate, rejecting hatred, prejudice, racism, sexism, bigotry, bullying, or violence in any manner toward any individual; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara is deeply committed to inclusivity, and adopted Ordinance No. 1899 on November 13, 2012, to protect and safeguard the right and opportunity of all persons to be free from all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023 the City of Santa Clara adopted Resolution No. 23-9299, stating its support for the United Against Hate campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara strives to build a safe and equitable community which values all community members and residents, regardless of where they were born, how they look, what language they speak, how they worship, who they love, their abilities, or how they vote; and
WHEREAS, the United Against Hate campaign embodies the City’s collective commitment to foster an environment in which all Santa Clarans can live, work, and flourish without hatred; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara will join other cities, counties, and municipalities in the San Francisco Bay Area and the rest of the nation in recognizing the United Against Hate campaign as an important reminder to support welcoming and inclusive practices that aim to unite the community and celebrate diversity.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR , by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara and the entire City Council, proclaim September 21 – September 27, 2024, as
UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK
in the City of Santa Clara and encourage our community to recognize this month by committing to create a welcoming and inclusive community for all.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 10 th day of September 2024.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR
City of Santa Clara
Proclamation