PROCLAMATION: Whereas on April 24, 1915, the Turkish Government perpetrated against Armenian people what is commonly referred to as the first genocide of the twentieth century, which continued until 1923 and resulted in the death of 1.5 million Armenian men, women and children; and Whereas since memories fade with time, it is important to remind ourselves about human tragedies that have taken place; and Whereas those who survived the Armenian genocide and their successors have had to work hard to...
Month: April 2023
April 24, 2023: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month
PROCLAMATION: Whereas sexual assault affects people of every age, race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, and socioeconomic background; and the CDC reports in its National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey that in the United States, one in five women has been a victim of a completed or attempted rape at some point in her lifetime; and Whereas the Commission on the Status of Women is mindful of the fact that sexual assault remains a serious issue...
April 17, 2023: Proclamation - Arbor Day
PROCLAMATION: Whereas established in 1872, Arbor Day encourages the planting of trees in urban and wildland areas to protect, renew and manage our trees and forests, and to encourage a healthy ecosystem; and Whereas for the 33rd consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Pasadena as a Tree City USA designee and has awarded to Pasadena for the 23rd year a Growth Award for excellence in promoting urban forestry programs; and Whereas Pasadena is committed to trees as...
April 1, 2023: Proclamation - Arts, Culture and Creativity Month
PROCLAMATION: Whereas the City of Pasadena celebrates the role that the arts and creativity play in helping us navigate the pandemic, amplify the need for racial equity, and highlight the power of the arts to change our lives for the better; and Whereas the California Association of Museums works to support the arts and creativity in Pasadena as an essential part of our thriving community; and Whereas this is the 5th annual Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in California—a statewide...