Proclamation
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ON ITS
HISTORIC 100TH ANNIVERSARY AND ROAD SHOW:
100 YEARS, 100 CITIES
AUGUST 3, 2024
Whereas, the National League of Cities was founded in 1924 in Lawrence, Kansas, as the American Municipal Association by state municipal leagues seeking more coordination and national representation as cities, towns, and villages expanded rapidly; and Whereas, the nonpartisan National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States, representing the interests of more than 19,000 cities, towns, and villages across the country; and hereas, today the National Le
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Whereas, City of South San Francisco is a proud member of the National League of Cities, first joining in 1971, and has benefited from the organization's research, technical expertise, federal advocacy, and opportunities to learn from other local governments; and Whereas, City of South San Francisco had the honor of being selected as one of ten cities nationwide to participate in NC's Race Equity and Leadership (R.E.A.L.) Institute in 2022- 2023 which coincided with NC's annual City Summit; and
Whereas, City of South San Francisco's Cultures United Program was the recipient of the 2023 Diversity Award for cities with populations between 50,001 - 200,000 which was presented at NLC's annual Congressional City Conference in Washington D.C.; and Whereas, Vice Mayor Eddie Flores attended the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference in Washington D.C. in March, 2024; and
Whereas, City of South San Francisco continues to be an active and contributing member of the NLC events, summits, conferences, and councils, including representation at the National Day of Healing Celebration (2023), Racial Wealth Divide Learning Community (2024), Council on Youth, Education, and Families (Councilmember Nicolas) and the Hispanic Local Elected Officials constituency group (Vice Mayor Flores); and
Whereas, City of South San Francisco has been selected as one of 12 municipalities to receive a grant as part of the 2024 Advancing Economic Mobility Rapid Grant program, to bring more accessibility of support services and resources to the community's multi-lingual populations; and
Whereas, local governments are the bedrock of American democracy, providing 336 million residents with the most accountable, responsive, inclusive, ethical, and transparent government in the world; and
Whereas, from the nation's smallest villages to its largest cities, America's local governments have been essential in transforming the United States of America into the greatest, most influential nation in world history; and
Whereas, the National League of Cities is celebrating 100 years of service by visiting and highlighting 100 exemplary cities throughout the United States in their NIC Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities; and
Whereas, the celebration of the organization's 100h anniversary aims to celebrate the diversity, resilience, and transformation of America's local communities; and Whereas, the City of South San Francisco is honored to be selected as one of the 100 Centennial Roadshow cities; and
Whereas, the South San Francisco Road Show visit is scheduled on August 3, 2024, where City Hall and the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center will be proudly toured.
Now, therefore, be it resolved that on August 3, 2024, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby welcomes the National League of Cities on its Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities, in celebration of America's local governments and the National League of Cities' historic centennial anniversary.
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James Caleman, Mayor
Bale Flous, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiega, Councilmember
Mark Nagales, Councilmember
Buenaflor Nicolas, Councilmember
Dated: August 3, 2024