A proclamation Honoring the Dedication of “El Viaje (The Journey) and the Annual Summer Solstice.
I think let's just move on before 55, if you don't mind, Councilman Clark, because now we we can tie it in. Councilman Espinosa counts a proclamation for 55. Thank you, Mr. President. Um, so this. I'm going to be reading the proclamation number 16 0455, honoring the dedication of the hour by the journey and the annual summer solstice. Whereas Grupo Tulloch, Danza Azteca is a traditional cultural dance group comprised of adults children dedicated to preserving the indigenous dance of their ancestors ancestors. The Mexicana mean America. And. Whereas, Grupo Tulloch is hosting the 2016 summer solstice in La Raza Columbus Park, where family members come to share oral traditions, pray and dance in honor of the rain that grows crops and nourishes our bodies. Because without rain, nothing survives. And. Whereas, Grupo Tulloch has been dedicated to the community for the past 36 years, providing direction and guidance with dances and ceremonies in Denver, Colorado, Iceland in the world and throughout the world. And. Whereas, the time to water the seeds that need growth and development to heal the sorrows of life, moving from inhumanity to humanity. And. Whereas, for 36 years, Grupo Tulloch has used Onza to educate La Comunidad and to summon our ancestors to walk with us on this historical journey. And. Whereas, other forms of art such as mural ism, poetry and La Palabra that emanate and belong to the hint, they are part of our cultural renaissance, produced and communicate communion with Nuestro spirit to have joined us this year to celebrate summer solstice. And whereas the mural Elvira The Journey was unveiled Sunday, June 19, telling the historical journey that La Raza has taken in and the ongoing sojourn that remains. And. Whereas, we take the time to honor our ancestors, self, homeland, spirituality and community from Mesoamerica, the Las Americas and throughout the world has arrived. And. Whereas, the summer solstice symbolizes the nurturing of our youth who need guidance and vision to create a better tomorrow. And. Whereas, Dunsborough reclaims our identity and spirituality through action and performance in new ways to our communities to pass down to the next seven generations. Whereas political, cultural and intellectual development is the basis of human progress, recognizing our past informs the course of history. That is the proclamation. And so I just wanted to. Well, that's the proclamation I won't add any more language at. But Councilman, you have to make that motion to adopt Council Regulation 455. Yeah. I think that's. Mr. President, I move that proclamation. 455 be adopted. Do we have a second? You see, it has been moved and seconded. Councilman Espinoza. Let me see. Do we did you read the sections? Yes. Okay. All right. Councilman Espinoza. So I would like to some know there is somebody I would like to invite to receive the proclamation. I need you to sing. This is just comments if you want to do comments. Okay, we do the comments. Then we do roll call and then we out of. Sorry. You're calling me on the comments? I'm sorry. No problem. So, yeah, I'm surprised. I'm thoroughly amazed because between the procession that preceded the dance and the hours of dancing that went on yesterday, to see that you guys all had the energy to continue to do it. Here is thoroughly impressive, but it shows the dedication to this artform and to the community that is inherent in their work and that resonates with David. So the real reason for the I mean, the solstice has and continues and will hopefully forever happen. But new to this year's install performance was the dedication of the artwork that was sponsored by Denver Arts and Culture, produced by Dave David here. And that was wonderful. So it was my honor to participate in that dedication of the mural. It was a mystical experience. The prayer, I mean, the blessing that you received was incredible and be part of that process. And I'd like to thank Ramon del Castillo, Maria Salazar and Rudy Cheri with Denver Arts and Culture for our arts and venues, for their hard work in coordinating the event. I'd also like to thank Carlos and Grupo De look for yesterday's ceremony and tonight's performance. So I've said it enough for David. Your artwork is beautiful and I'm going to be working hard to find out that we properly illuminate that project and that artwork so that it's able to be experienced day and night. And now I'd like to thank Ramon for your assistance in actually drafting this this proclamation. Thank you. Thank you, Councilman. Councilwoman Gilmore. Thank you, Mr. Pro-Tem. I would like to commend my colleague, Councilman Espinosa, for sponsoring this proclamation. And, Madam Secretary, I'd like to have my name added to the proclamation as well. And, you know, I'm just honored to be present here tonight. I had forgotten how powerful and centering the drums can be, and it brought me back to that place of center. And so I'm very honored to have been here and been so close and honored to be here and witness and and be part of it. So thank you, Councilman. And thank you, Mr. Pro-Tem. Thank you, Councilman Ortega. Thank you, Mr. President. Pro Tem. I want to ask that my name be added as well. And I want to thank Councilman Espinosa for bringing this forward. And I look for your continued work in our community. This is a group that has been around for many, many years, not only sharing the culture with the greater Denver community , but continuing to ensure that young people carry that tradition on. And if any of you have ever had the opportunity to go to the March powwow and see the different tribes that come from not only every state in the United States, but other countries, and to see the entire floor of the Coliseum filled with dancers that are carrying on that tradition, and to see elders and little tiny toddlers dancing on the floor of the Coliseum and sharing that culture with all of us, it's it's just very touching and just gratifying to know that that culture was never lost when you see so many of the atrocities that happened to the Native American community. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Brooks. Yeah. Thank you, Mr. President. And I just would love to be a part of this and add my name as well. And I love this group, Grupo CRO Claro. We have had numerous events on the east side, the east side peace walk as well. And you guys have been incredible. And what I love is that you all come into a community that's mixed in, diverse with African-Americans as well. And the African the African Aztec Alliance is alive and well. And we appreciate you all for always being present. So thank you. All right. Thank you, Councilman Brooks. Councilman. Thank you, Mr. President. I, too. I thought I'd added my name is a sponsor, but I don't see it. So if you can please add me, that would be great. Thanks. Right. Duly noted. Are there any other comments? Well, I was a little premature in my comments, but, you know, I can, you know, attest that the group of dialog has been around for quite a while, I think over 30 years. Oh 2636 I think I was two years old when they started to a teen as I was your age. Now I am very proud to hear those drums and to have you here in the chambers. It is definitely full circle. And, you know, it's a misnomer to not to. Think about Denver and or even to, you know, welcome folks with America and scientists to Denver because they were here. And this is just as a part as Denver culture, as our skyline or Mile High Stadium or five points or the west side or the east side it is and north Denver to I'm looking over how to manage to get mad at me if I don't mention north Denver and it's it's it's a very important tradition. And like I said, for me it's home because I have my, my, my brother from another mother over there and we went to school together. And if it wasn't for that and if it wasn't for that culture and that support throughout those years. It's establishing community. You don't you really don't have that that support network if you don't have that. So thank you very much for being in these chambers. Madam Secretary, roll call. Black eye. Brooks i. I. Espinoza, I. Flynn I. Gilmore I. The Cashman. Carnage. I knew. Ortega. I Sussman. Mr. President. I. And if I might add, the murals are amazing throughout Denver. Madam Secretary, can you please announce the results? 11 eyes. 11 eyes. The proclamation has passed and been adopted. Congratulations, gentlemen, as we know that. Councilman Espinoza, is there anybody you would like to receive to the, uh, to the podium to receive the proclamation? Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to invite David and Carlos to receive the proclamation. Carlos? I'd like to have you both up to receive the proclamation. Right? Actually. While that headdress is coming, I want everyone to know that David spent six months working on this mural, and it was amazing to see it. After I shortly after I was elected to see it in progress, just as sketches, pencil drawings on on pieces of paper, and then getting painted painstakingly, hour after hour, onto these giant pieces. And so to start the work that you see in that building out there today is original artwork. It's not a reproduction or anything. It is is the real deal. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Let's move on to do the proclamation with you. Or did you? Actually, I'm looking for Amanda. Oh. Go ahead, David. I just want to say thank you. To all the. Council here. And I'm really. Honored to be here myself. With with you all and very honored to have been chosen to create this mural at this park. And I myself also identify with with dance, the culture, the colors, the the symbolism is very important, very powerful, very spiritual. That it is very the sounds are very centering for me as well. And there's a lot of respect there. There's a lot of positive energy for everyone, for the children. And that's what I that's what I was when I was the mural. That's that's that's what I had in mind, you know. It's for everyone. And so I hope you if you haven't been able to go out there, I invite you to to to take some time and stop by the park and just see see the painting. And. So thank you very much and honored to be here. Thank you. All right. Thank you, guys. All right. Thanks. Next up, we have. Proclamation. 454. Councilman Clark, this is your proclamation when you read a council proclamation for 54. Thank you, Mr. President. Proclamation CP 16 0454 designating the week of June 20th through June 24th as Bike Week, and Wednesday, June 22nd as Bike to Work Day in Denver. Whereas the city and County of Denver partners with the Regional Council, Denver Regional Council of Governments, local bicycling organizations and cycling enthusiasts each year to plan activities and events intended to promote awareness of the benefits of bicycling. And. Whereas, Bike to Work Day is an annual event designed to encourage people to ride their bicycles for transportation on a consistent basis to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and benefit public health. And. Whereas, the Department of Public Works hosts the Civic Center Park Breakfast Station, one of the largest in the region where cyclists celebrate their commute to work with free snacks, raffle prizes, music and educational outreach offered by organizations in the region. And. Whereas, the Department of Public Works is a major contributor in the planning and implementation of Denver's bicycle infrastructure, implementing at least 15 miles of new bikeways annually, and this year installing two protected bikeways on Arapaho and Lawrence Streets in downtown, with vertical separation between bikes and cars, and whose plans to install more protected bike lanes are contributing to Denver's designation as a top bicycling city and its inclusion in the People for Bikes Green Lane Project, which provides technical assistance in the installation of bike lanes. And. Whereas, the city now has more than 140 miles of on street bike lanes and SROs and more than 100 miles of off street trails, offering recreational opportunities along scenic routes and is in the process of constructing the 35th 36th Street Bridge, an important pedestrian and bicycle connection from the new RTD East Line and will begin work on the Brighton Boulevard bicycle facility in the near future. And. Whereas, Denver is supporting bicycling in other new and creative ways, offering on street bike crawls and bike sharing stations near places where people gather with the goal of supporting local businesses and making bike riding an attractive way to get around for more of Denver residents. And. Whereas, bicycle and pedestrian safety and infrastructure continues to be a top priority for the Denver City Council and the city and county of Denver, which is supporting funding for additional and expedited multimodal improvements that will increase bicycling in our city now therefore be proclaimed by the City Council of the City and County of Denver, Section one that the Council designates the week June 20th through June 24th, 2016 as Bike Week, and June 22nd as Bike to Work Day and encourages citizens to keep their heads up and watch out for one another and stay safe this summer, no matter what mode of travel Section two that the clerk of the city and county of Denver shall attest and affects the seal of the city and county of Denver to this proclamation, and that a copy hereof be forwarded to the Manager of Public Works. All right, Councilman. Clerk, your motion to adopt. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the proclamation for 54 to be adopted. It has been moved and seconded. Councilman, is would you like to make any comments to start us off? Yes. Thank you, Mr. President. I don't think it's any secret that I am an avid bike fan. And so it's very exciting for me to be able to put forth a proclamation about Bike Week and Bike to Work Day.