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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 of 2025 - Joint Resolution Recognizing March 31, 2025 as International Transgender Day of Visibility in Salt LSALT` LADE CITY CORPORATION �esvlutijan JOINT RESOI..IJTiON' COGNIZING MARCH 31, 2025, AS INTERNATIONAL TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY IN SALT TAKE CITY WHEREAS, International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event celebrated on March 31, serving as a moment to honor and recognize the diverse experiences of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals globally; and WHEREAS, Salt Lake City reaffirms its commitment to championing the rights, dignity, and equality of transgender and gender -diverse individuals across all communities through countering discrimination, encouraging inclusivity, and raising the voices of the unheard; and WHEREAS, transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals have significantly contributed to the cultural fabric of Salt Lake City and Utah, enriching our society through their activism, advocacy, and authentic self- expression; and WHEREAS, the representation of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals in various forms of media has increased, shedding light on diverse identities and higialighting substantial contributions to arts, science, education, entertainment, and various fields; and WHEREAS, amidst recent legislative efforts across the nation and Utah, targeting transgender youth, it is important that Salt Lake City stand in solidarity with the transgender community and actively promote inclusion, acceptance, and celebration in light of recent legislation, it is crucial that the city come together to celebrate our transgender community; and WHEREAS, International Transgender Day of Visibility provides an opportunity for communities worldwide to acknowledge and honor the accomplishments, resilience, and leadership of transgender individuals.; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City officially designates March 31, 2025, as International Transgender Day of Visibility in Salt Lake City, recognizing the importance of this day in fostering understanding, respect, and inclusivity. SALT 'RAKE CITY CORPORATION yvesolutilan BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Salt Lake City commends the bravery and perseverance of the transgender community in their ongoing struggle for equal rights and recognition, affirming their inherent worth and dignity. Adopted this 25th day of March 2025 Erin Mendenhall Salt Lake City Mayor Alejandro Puy, Vice Chair Salt Lake City Council Me r, District Two Eqa Lopez Chavez Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four 91� Dan Dugan Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six Chris Wharton, Chair Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three Victoria Petro Salt Lake City Council Member, District One �arin Mano Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five arah Young S . ake City Council mber, istrict Seven