005 of 2011 - urging the governor and state legislature to retain and support the Utah State Office of Ethnic Affa R 11-1
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5 of 2011
A JOINT RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR AND STATE
LEGISLATURE TO RETAIN AND SUPPORT THE UTAH STATE OFFICE
OF ETHNIC AFFAIRS
WHEREAS, the character of Utah and Salt Lake City has been shaped by the diverse ethnic
nationalities who have settled here,and this diversity is the very fiber that has
allowed us to grow,prosper and succeed as a community;and
WHEREAS, the State Ethnic Offices were first established by Executive Order in 1972,in
recognition of the fast growing ethnic population in Utah;and
WHEREAS, the Utah State Office of Ethnic Affairs has provided critical and essential services to
Utah's diverse populations,strengthening institutional change by working with the
state agencies to review policies,practices and procedures,to advise on cultural
competency issues,to ensure outreach and response to ethnic communities,and to
ensure state government's responsiveness to the needs of Utah's ethnic communities,
and
WHEREAS, Utah and Salt Lake City have become more racially,ethnically,linguistically,
culturally,and religiously diverse and are trending more toward diversity;and
WHEREAS, the 2000 US Census estimated that 15.6percent of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan
Area was ethnically diverse,and current data estimates that Salt Lake City is 32.7
percent ethnically diverse,a more than two fold increase in only seven years;and
WHEREAS, according to the Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the University of
Utah in 2010,Salt Lake City's ethnic populations are estimated to make up 41
percent of the City's total population by 2050;and
WHEREAS, the Office of Ethnic Affairs has carried out business conferences to help advise and
educate local business owners and entrepreneurs within Salt Lake City's ethnic
communities;and
WHEREAS, the Office of Ethnic Affairs works closely with local ethnic chambers and non profit
groups to support activities and provide resources;and
WHEREAS, the Office of Ethnic Affairs assists Salt Lake City's ethnic populations by taking calls
and helping constituents fund the correct division of local government to assist them
with various issues;and
WHEREAS, the State of Utah and Salt Lake City have a vested interest in helping maximize the
potential of their constituents by remaining responsive to the needs of ethnic
communities;and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the State of Utah and Salt Lake City to address issues of
concern that impact ethnic communities by promoting inclusiveness and cultivating a
high level of trust between.State government and ethnic communities;and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City,through the Mayor's Office of Diversity and Human Rights has as its
mission to elevate the protection of basic human rights for all Salt Lake City
residents through policy,education,advocacy,and celebration.
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NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED
The Mayor and City Council of Salt Lake City strongly support retaining the Utah
State Office of Ethnic Affairs and urge the Governor and State Legislature to
continue to honor their commitment and dedication to the needs of ethnic
communities in Salt Lake City and the State of Utah.
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Ral h Becker Jill Remington Love,D strict Five
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member,Chair
Stan enfold,District Three Carlton Chris n,District One
Salt Lake City Council Member, Vice Chair Salt Lake City Council Member
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Van Turner,District Two Luke Garr3#,OistrV Four
Salt Lake City Council Member Salt Lake City&mitncil Member
JT rtin, trict Six Soren D.Simo en,District Seven
Salt Lake thj Council Member Salt Lake City Council Member
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 15th
day of February, 2011.