HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-09-18 - California Native American Day Proclamation 2023Proclamation
California Native American Day
September 22, 2023
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto recognizes the importance of acknowledging and honoring
the rich history, culture, and contributions of California Native Americans; and
WHEREAS, California Native American Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the
heritage, traditions, and resilience of California Native American peoples; and
WHEREAS, California Native American Day offers a chance to educate the community
about the diverse California Native American cultures that have shaped our region and our state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto aims to promote inclusivity, diversity, and respect for all
individuals and communities within our City of Palo Alto limits; and
WHEREAS, California Native American communities have made significant contributions
to the growth, development, and progress of the City of Palo Alto through their rich traditions, art,
language, medicine, environmental stewardship, and more; and
WHEREAS, recognizing California Native American Day will foster a greater
understanding and appreciation of the historical and contemporary issues faced by California Native
American communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto encourages residents, educational institutions, and
community organizations to observe California Native American Day through activities, events, and
educational initiatives that promote understanding, cultural exchange, and respect for California
Native American traditions and contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lydia Kou, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the entire
City Council, do hereby recognize and observe the importance of California Native American Day,
celebrated every year on the 4th Friday of September and this year on September 22, 2023.
Presented: September 18, 2023
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Lydia Kou
Mayor