HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-19 ProclamationItem Number: 3.a.
CITY OIF IOWA CITY
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November 19, 2019
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Transgender Remembrance Day proclamation
City of Iowa City
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, transgender people come from all walks of life and make up a part of a d
community, representing all racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds; and
Whereas, transgender individuals around the world and in the United States are exposed to
widespread social stigma, discrimination, harassment, and physical and sexual abuse; and
Whereas, the City recognizes the increasing rate of deaths by violence of transgender
individuals nationwide and the disproportionate effects of this against transgender women of
color; and
Whereas, our entire community is diminished when we lose the talents and contributions of
any member of our community prematurely, whether due to direct anti-transgender violence or
due to suicide or other health effects resulting from trauma or discrimination; and
Whereas, Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of
Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998, and to raise awareness of hate crimes
against transgender people; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City honors the bravery and resilience of transgender individuals
who live, work or play in our city in their authentic gender and although we are proud of the
existing legal protections we have for transgender individuals to pursue their lives free from
discrimination in Iowa City, we reaffirm a commitment to on-going efforts to promote full
inclusion of transgender individuals; and
Whereas, the City of Iowa City is committed to diversity, social justice, equity, and mutual
respect and safety of those a part of this community.
Now, Therefore, I, James A. Throgmorton, Mayor of Iowa City, do hereby proclaim
November 20'h, as
in Iowa City.
Transgender Remembrance Day
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MKYor
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 19th day of November 201'