HomeMy WebLinkAboutHR Presentation of Proclamation Supporting Celebrate Diversity Month
City of San Rafael
PROCLAMATION
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH IN APRIL
WHEREAS, In 2004, diversity educators created a proclamation to declare April
“Celebrate Diversity Month” in celebration of the many backgrounds,
experiences, and identities that enrich our world; and
WHEREAS, enhancing our understanding and celebration of diverse perspectives,
backgrounds, and contributions makes San Rafael a more thoughtful and
welcoming place; and
WHEREAS, the month of April, 2022, encompasses major celebrations and
commemorations worldwide for many different groups, which include
Ramadan, Vaisakhi, Easter, Ridvan, Mahavir Jayanti, and the LGBTQ+ Day of
Silence; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael Library & Recreation Department provides resources
and programming specifically to educate the community on important topics
such as anti-racism, equity and diversity; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael takes great pleasure in recognizing Celebrate Diversity
Month and urges all residents of San Rafael to join in celebrating the ways
that recognizing our differences and diverse contributions make us a stronger
and more compassionate community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATE COLIN, Mayor of San Rafael, hereby proclaim the month of April 2022 as
Celebrate Diversity Month and recognize the multitude of ways that our diverse and varied
perspectives, identities, and experiences enrich our society and community across Marin County
and San Rafael.
Kate Colin
Mayor