HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Rights Day and Week Proclamation 11.28.2022
Proclamation
WHEREAS, On December 10, 1948, the United Nations approved the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights;
WHEREAS,
people share solely based on their common humanity;
WHEREAS,
well as civil and political rights; all considered equally important
in fostering human dignity and freedom;
WHEREAS, The commitment to these standards is essential to ensure equality
and justice for all at home and abroad;
WHEREAS,
human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, and
in the equal rights of men and women, and have determined to
promote social progress and better standards of life.
THEREFORE,
Proclaim the day of December 10 and the week beginning
December 10 as
Human Rights Day
and
Human Rights Week
in the City of Cupertino and encourage all community members to work together in the
coming year to achieve greater progress in respecting, protecting, and fulfilling the full
range of human rights contained in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for all
members of our community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
____________________________
Darcy Paul
Mayor