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09 of 2024 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Recognizing March 31, 2024 as International Transgender Day of Visibilit0 SALTLAKECITYCORPORATION 4601utilan JOINTRESOLUTIONRECOGNIZINGMARCH31, 2024, AS INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDERDAYOFVISIBILITYINSALT LAKE CITY WHEREAS, InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibilityisan annual event celebrated on March31, servingasamomenttohonorandrecognize the diverse experiencesoftransgender, nonbinary, andgender nonconforming individualsglobally; and WHEREAS, SaltLakeCityreaffirmsitsunwaveringcommitment to championing the rights, dignity, andequalityoftransgenderandgender -diverse individuals acrossallcommunities; and WHEREAS, transgender, nonbinary, andgendernonconforming individuals have significantlycontributedtotheculturalfabricofSalt Lake City and Utah, enrichingoursocietythroughtheiractivism, advocacy, and authentic self- expression; and WHEREAS, therepresentationoftransgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individualsinvariousformsofmediahasincreased, shedding light on diverseidentitiesandhighlightingsubstantialcontributions to arts, science, education, entertainment, andvariousfields; and WHEREAS, amidstrecentlegislativeeffortsacrossthenation and Utah, targeting transgenderyouth, andtheheartbreakinglossof individuals such as Nex Benedict, itisimperativethatSaltLakeCitystand in solidarity with the transgendercommunityandactivelypromoteinclusion, acceptance, and celebration; and WHEREAS, inlightofrecentlegislationaimedtotargetandexclude transgender youth, whichposesseverethreatstotherightsandsafety of transgender and gender -diverseindividuals, particularlyimpacting public accommodations andincreasingrisksforthoseincarcerated, affecting all transgender individualsinUtah, irrespectiveofage, educational attainment, criminal justiceinvolvement, orsocioeconomicstatus. Itis crucial that we as a City cometogethertocelebrateourtransgendercommunity; and WHEREAS, InternationalTransgenderDayofVisibilityprovides an opportunity for communitiesworldwidetoacknowledgeandhonor the accomplishments, resilience, andleadershipoftransgenderindividuals.; and WHEREAS, transgenderindividualsfacesignificantbarriers related to social determinantsofhealth, leadingtoeconomicinequity, mental health challenges, andlimitedhealthcareaccess. Research by the NIH highlights thatstigma, discrimination, andsocietalexclusion are pivotal in causing adversehealthoutcomes, includingcardiovascular diseases, mental health issues, andreducedlifeexpectancy, callingforcomprehensive strategies to enhancetheirhealthandeconomicconditions; and WHEREAS, transgenderindividuals, especiallythosefromBIPOC communities, encountercompoundeddiscriminationandnotable economic disparities, necessitatingconcertedeffortstoachievegenuine inclusion and equity. NOW, THEREFORE, BEITRESOLVED thattheSaltLakeCityCouncilandMayorofSalt Lake City officially designatesMarch31, 2024, asInternationalTransgender Day of Visibility inSaltLakeCity, recognizingtheimportanceofthis day in fostering understanding, respect, andinclusivity. 4& 09 of 2024 SALTLAKECITYCORPORATION yvles-alutfolu BEITFURTHERRESOLVED thatSaltLakeCitycommendsthebraveryandperseverance of the transgendercommunityintheirongoingstruggle for equal rights and recognition, affirmingtheirinherentworthanddignity. BEITFURTHERRESOLVED thatSaltLakeCityencouragesresidentstomarkInternational Transgender DayofVisibilitybyengagingineducationalinitiatives aimed at dispelling misconceptions, eradicatingdiscrimination, andfostering a more inclusive andsupportivecommunityforallindividuals, regardless of gender identity. BEITFURTHERRESOLVED thatSaltLakeCitycommitstopolicyinitiativesaimed at eliminating the genderminoritypaygap, counteringdiscrimination, and safeguarding the rightsandsafetyoftransgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals, withspecialattentiontopublicaccommodations and justice systeminvolvement. BEITFURTHERRESOLVED thatSaltLakeCityencouragesparticipationfrom all community members, especiallythosefromunderrepresentedgroups, in the International TransgenderDayofVisibility. Thisfostersanenvironment of inclusivity, raisesawarenessaboutthechallengesfacedbytransgender individuals, andbolsterscollectiveeffortsagainstdiscrimination. Adoptedthis26dayofMarch2024. ri-CenlaEriISalt LakeCityMayorC" tChris Wharton, ViceChairSalt LakeCityCouncilMember, DistrictThreeEva LobezChavezv Salt LakeCityCouncilMember, DistrictFourDan DuganSalt LakeCityCouncilMember, DistrictSixVic, jrVietro, ChairSalt LakeCityCouncilMember, District One l Alejandialluy Salt LakeCityCouncilMem r, District Two in ManoSalt LakeCityCouncilMember, District Five rah YoungSalt LakeCityCouncilMember, District Seven