From the Mayor's Desk

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... continue reading »"April 20, 2026: Proclamation - Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide"

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 36th consecutive year, the National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Pasadena as a Tree City USA designee and has awarded to Pasadena for the 26th year a Growth Award for excellence in promoting urban forestry programs; and Whereas, Pasadena is committed to trees as... continue reading »"April 13, 2026: Proclamation - Arbor Day"

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... continue reading »"April 13, 2026: Proclamation - Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month"

PROCLAMATION: Whereas, despite having one of the most advanced health systems in the world, the United States has the highest pregnancy-related death rate among developed nations; Black pregnant people in America are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white pregnant people; and 4 out of every 5 pregnancy-related deaths are considered preventable; and Whereas,  established in 2018, Black Maternal Health Week is a week of awareness, activism, and community-building aimed to amplify the voices of... continue reading »"April 11, 2026: Proclamation - Black Maternal Health Week"

PROCLAMATION: Whereas, quality early childhood education promotes the intellectual, emotional and physical development of children, which in turn prepares them to be responsible and contributing members of society; and Whereas, Pasadena is a strong, safe community which is supportive of families raising caring and capable children, and it appreciates the many organizations that provide financial support to increase access to high-quality preschool for our young people; and Whereas, public policies and programs which support early learning for all young children... continue reading »"April 6, 2026: Proclamation - Week of the Young Child"

PROCLAMATION: Whereas, the Earth’s natural systems provide the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we grow, and the ecosystems that sustain all life, and the health of our planet is increasingly threatened by pollution, climate change, habitat loss, and the depletion of natural resources; and Whereas, communities around the world recognize the urgent need to protect and restore the environment for current and future generations, and Earth Day serves as a global reminder of our shared responsibility... continue reading »"March 30, 2026: Proclamation - Earth Month"

PROCLAMATION: Whereas, the act of donating an organ, tissue, marrow, or blood is recognized worldwide as an expression of compassion to those in need; a single individual’s organ donation can save up to eight lives, and a single blood donation can help three people in need; and Whereas, at this time, over 20,000 individuals in California and more than 100,000 individuals nationwide are on the national organ transplant waiting list; on average, 16 people die every day while waiting due... continue reading »"March 30, 2026: Proclamation - Donate Life Month"

PROCLAMATION: Whereas, women of every race, class and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of Pasadena in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and Whereas, women play a critical economic, cultural and social role in every sphere of life in Pasadena; and particularly important in the establishment of early charitable, philanthropic and cultural institutions in our City, women have served as early leaders in the forefront of every major progressive social change movement; and Whereas, women... continue reading »"March 1, 2026: Proclamation - Women's History Month"

PROCLAMATION: Whereas, the Civil Rights movement of the 1960’s has profoundly impacted the course of American history and continues to shape the direction and debate of our society; and Whereas, one of the great leaders of that 20th century movement is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose “dream” is no less inspirational and important today than when he first expressed it over 60 years ago; and Whereas, even with the gains of the Civil Rights movement over the years, there... continue reading »"January 19, 2026: Proclamation - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day"

Whereas, the history of the United States is rich with the deeds of those Pasadena residents that have served in our Armed Forces with honor and distinction; and Whereas, today we recognize these courageous men and women who represent the best our nation and community have to offer and, with their service, these veterans have proven that America’s freedoms are worth protecting; and Whereas, in order to provide an opportunity for Pasadena’s youth to train as tomorrow’s leaders, the Pasadena... continue reading »"November 11, 2025: Proclamation - Veterans Day"