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VERNON
C A L I F O R N I A
A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON DECLARING SEPTEMEBER 26, 2026,
AS HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL DAY
WHEREAS, Human Resources Professional Day, observed annually on September 26th, honors the vital contributions of professionals working in the field of human resources across sectors and human resources professionals play a critical role in supporting the City's most valuable asset - its employees; and
WHEREAS, human resources professionals have the privilege of supporting employees throughout the entire employment lifecycle, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, training, professional development, employee engagement, employee relations, compensation and benefits, workplace safety, performance management, leave administration, and retirement planning; and WHEREAS, human resources professionals frequently address complex and sensitive matters that require discretion, confidentiality, fairness, consistency, sound judgment, professionalism, and compassion; and
WHEREAS, while many of their responsibilities occur behind the scenes, human resources professionals are strategic partners who help shape organizational culture by building relationships, promoting diversity, and driving inclusion; and WHEREAS, by fostering a positive culture of respect, collaboration, innovation, and excellence, with care, human resources professionals enhance organizational effectiveness, workplace capacity, and productivity in the City; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to recognize City of Vernon human resources professionals, whose dedication and daily support of municipal employees directly contributes to the efficient operation and overall success of the City, ultimately benefiting the well-being of residents, businesses, and the entire community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON, ON BEHALF OF ITS EMPLOYEES, RESIDENTS, AND BUSINESSES HEREBY PROCLAIM SEPTEMBER 26, 2026, AS HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL DAY, AND ENCOURAGE ALL MEMBERS OF THE
VERNON COMMUNITY TO RECOGNIZE THE VITAL ROLE HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS
PERFORM AS STEWARDS OF TRUST AND ACCOUNTABILITY, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, ETHICAL LEADERSHIP, SUSTAINABILITY, AND PURPOSE. THIS PROCLAMATION IS BEING
PRESENTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR MELISSA YBARRA FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON THIS 15T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-SIX.
CITY OF VERNON
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