This resolution officially recognizes November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day in San Francisco to honor her significant contributions to interfaith and civil rights work, as well as her 100th birthday. It has been passed by the city.
Resolution retroactively declaring November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day in the City and County of San Francisco, in recognition of her many years of outstanding service in interfaith and civil rights work and celebrating her 100 years on this planet.
How it got here
The resolution declaring November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day originated from the recognition of her extensive contributions to interfaith and civil rights work in San Francisco.
Supervisors Melgar, Mandelman, Stefani, and Walton introduced a resolution to declare November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day in honor of her 100th birthday and her significant contributions to the community.
The Board prepared the resolution for adoption without committee reference, indicating the urgency and importance of the recognition.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution, officially declaring November 15, 2021, as Rita Semel Day.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without her approval due to the time limit set by the City Charter.
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