PROCLAMATION: Whereas, over 600,000 Americans have sacrificed their lives while serving in the Armed Forces during armed conflicts over the past century, and the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by Americans; and Whereas, California Military and Veterans Code 1365 designates the second full week in November as Veterans Appreciation Week, and it is important that future leaders of the...
From the Mayor's Desk
November 9, 2025: Proclamation - National Nurse Practitioner Week
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, serving as trusted frontline providers of health care for patients, nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses with clinical education and training beyond their initial registered nurse preparation; and Whereas, with over 431,000 licensed NPs in the United States and over 40,000 NPs in California, NPs are an essential part of the solution to health care and work in a wide variety of settings to deliver primary, acute and specialty care through a caring, patient-centered, holistic model of...
October 6, 2025: Proclamation - Walktober & Pedestrian Safety Month
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, walking is a healthy mode of travel that is environmentally friendly, and in its General Plan, Pasadena has embraced the principle that people should be able to safely circulate throughout the community without cars; and Whereas, walkability is a positive attribute of our community, and the City and its Department of Transportation are committed to realizing Complete Streets designed to facilitate safe and convenient mobility for all; and Whereas, walking in our neighborhoods is a valuable option for...
October 6, 2025: Proclamation - Bullying Prevention Awareness Month & United Against Hate Week
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, bullying is physical, verbal, sexual, or emotional harm or intimidation intentionally directed at a person or group of people which often targets race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or persons with disabilities; targets of bullying are more likely to acquire physical, emotional or learning problems than those who are not bullied; and students who are bullied often fear riding the bus, going to school and attending community activities; and Whereas, bullying prevention awareness is aligned with the City’s engagement with...
September 29, 2025: Proclamation - National Disability Employment Awareness Month
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, recognition of the contributions of persons with disabilities is an effective way to overcome negative stereotypes and eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers to full participation in all aspects of community life, including education, recreation and employment; and Whereas, people with disabilities are an important, vital part of our community as valued workers, civic leaders, business owners, veterans, family members, and friends, and they are innovative and valued contributors in the workplace, the classroom, and the community; and Whereas,...
September 17, 2025: Proclamation - Constitution Week
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to celebrate the 238th anniversary of its drafting on September 17, 2025; and Whereas, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Martin Severance Chapter, enriches communities by protecting and preserving historic locations, fostering patriotism and love of country, supporting charitable endeavors and schools, assisting veterans and the infirm, and encouraging historical research; and Whereas, during the...
September 15, 2025: Proclamation - First Tee - Greater Pasadena Month
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, First Tee - Greater Pasadena enhances the lives of young people through the game of golf by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and high personal values; and Whereas, First Tee, which is recognized as one of the premier youth character education programs in the country, promotes the nine core values of life enhancement: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy, and judgment; and Whereas, First Tee - Greater Pasadena strengthens the community...
September 7, 2025: Proclamation - National Suicide Prevention Week
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, suicide is a national and statewide public mental health problem which occurs among all age groups and across all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds, is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, and the 2nd leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 to 34; and Whereas, in the United States, over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023—and several thousand friends and family members are changed forever by losing those people;...
August 25, 2025: Proclamation - National Payroll Week
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, in 1996, the American Payroll Association founded National Payroll Week—coinciding with the celebration of Labor Day—to help America’s workers understand more about their paychecks, the payroll withholding system, and other payroll-driven benefits; and Whereas, payroll departments collectively spend more than $2.5 trillion annually complying with myriad federal and state wage and tax laws; and Whereas, in Pasadena, payroll professionals play a crucial role in maintaining the economic health of our City, and perform a variety of diverse tasks...
July 21, 2025: Proclamation- Americans with Disabilities Act
PROCLAMATION: Whereas, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, guaranteeing persons with disabilities equal opportunity in public accommodations, commercial facilities, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications; and Whereas, since then, the ADA has enabled more persons with significant mental and physical disabilities to live independently in the community, gain and/or retain employment, achieve access to buildings and shopping centers, and so much more; and Whereas, while the ADA is a...