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City of San Rafael
PROCLAMATION
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY MONTH IN APRIL
WHEREAS, Celebrate Diversity Month was initiated in April 2004 to recognize and honor
the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to acknowledge, understand
and celebrate our differences; and
WHEREAS, The City of San Rafael is a city that welcomes, upholds, honors and celebrates
people of all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, physical
and mental circumstances, immigration and economic statuses, and other
factors; and is a City that believes that diversity creates an environment for
innovation, robust communities and a rich cultural life in the City where
individuals, cultures and experiences feel welcomed, respected, supported
and valued; and
WHEREAS, Diversity is crucial in assuring that we can understand each other in deeper
ways that help keep us humble and open to diverse perspectives for greater
innovation, problem-solving, productivity, and collaboration. By also
celebrating and sharing our authentic selves, we gain a greater appreciation
of each other and the diversity that surrounds us; and
WHEREAS, Diversity does not just mean recognizing different cultures and ethnicities. It
is about how we understand them and how willing we are to listen and
appreciate differences that we might not be familiar with. Celebrate Diversity
Month is a month dedicated to gaining new perspectives on the lives of
others around us, to educate ourselves and foster a more tolerant society;
and
WHEREAS, The City is committed to building a culture that hold diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging as core values and to ensure all residents are
provided fair and equitable treatment, access and opportunity for full
participation of all community members; and
WHEREAS, The mission of the City of San Rafael is to enhance our quality of life and
provide for a safe, healthy, prosperous and livable environment in partnership
with the community, for all community members, and our vision is for San
Rafael to be a vibrant economic and cultural center reflective of our diversity,
with unique and distinct neighborhoods in a beautiful natural environment,
sustained by active and informed residents and a responsible innovative local
government; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of San Rafael is committed to understanding that
diversity itself can benefit us in all aspects of our lives and encourages
everyone to use this month as an opportunity to embrace all the diverse
beauty that surrounds us.
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of San Rafael Hereby Proclaims the month of April
2023 as Celebrate Diversity Month and recognizes the importance of valuing each other’s lived
experiences, differences, and unique characteristics.
Kate Colin
Mayor