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Matter SCC-129736

Adopt Proclamation declaring the first Saturday of July 2026 as "International Day of Cooperatives" in Santa Clara County. (Duong)

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16 Jul 2026 · 05:45

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a proclamation from the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors, recommending the adoption of a proclamation declaring the first Saturday of July 2026 as 'International Day of Cooperatives' in Santa Clara County.

Key points
  • Document pertains to the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.
  • Supervisor Betty Duong is the author of the proclamation.
  • The recommended action is to adopt a proclamation for International Day of Cooperatives.
  • The date mentioned is June 23, 2026.

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 129736 DATE: June 23, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Proclamation for International Day of Cooperatives RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Proclamation declaring the first Saturday of July 2026 as "International Day of Cooperatives" in Santa Clara County. (Duong) Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams Page 1 of 1
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Proclamation for International Day of Cooperatives

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County proclaims the first Saturday of July as International Day of Cooperatives. This proclamation recognizes the importance of cooperatives in creating sustainable jobs, promoting economic inclusion, and supporting community development. It highlights the establishment of the Solidarity and Unity Network (SUN) and the role of La Esquina as a hub for economic mobility.

Key points
  • A cooperative is defined as a business that is cooperatively owned and democratically self-managed by its workers.
  • The worker cooperative model is effective for creating sustainable jobs and promoting local economic development.
  • The International Day of Cooperatives was established by UN General Assembly Resolution 47/90.
  • The Solidarity and Unity Network (SUN) was founded in January 2025 and includes 25 organizations in Santa Clara County.
  • La Esquina is a community-based economic mobility hub co-founded in 2022.
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  • The text indicates the establishment date of the Solidarity and Unity Network as January 2025, which may not be verified.
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Docusign Envelope ID: 9DB21FEF-723D-8D0C-8334-07DCF7FDEF06 a cooperative is a business that is cooperatively owned and democratically selfmanaged by its workers; WHEREAS, the worker cooperative model has proven to be an effective tool for creating and maintaining sustainable, dignified jobs; generating community wealth; improving the quality of life of workers who have been excluded from traditional economic opportunities; and promoting local economic development, particularly for people who lack access to conventional means of business ownership; WHEREAS, the International Day of Cooperatives was officially established by UN General Assembly Resolution 47/90, which invites Member States and governments worldwide to consider fully the potential of cooperatives to contribute to solving economic, social, and environmental problems; WHEREAS, governments worldwide use this occasion to recognize, support, and promote cooperative enterprises, highlighting how cooperatives advance social justice, economic inclusion, sustainable development, and community resilience; WHEREAS, the Solidarity and Unity Network (SUN) founded in January 2025 brings together 25 organizations in Santa Clara...