Matter SCC-128345

Adopt Commendation for Reverend Lindi Ramsden in recognition of being named Minister Emerita of the First Unitarian Church of San José. (Duong)

Board of Supervisors

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File: SCC-128345
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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Reverend Lindi Ramsden, recognizing her as Minister Emerita of the First Unitarian Church of San José. It is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Supervisor Betty Duong, dated April 14, 2026.

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Commendation for Reverend Lindi Ramsden
Recognition of being named Minister Emerita of the First Unitarian Church of San José
Addressed to the Board of Supervisors
From Supervisor Betty Duong
Dated April 14, 2026

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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Two Supervisor Betty Duong 128345 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Betty Duong, Supervisor SUBJECT: Commendation for Reverend Lindi Ramsden RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Reverend Lindi Ramsden in recognition of being named Minister Emerita of the First Unitarian Church of San José. (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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Commendation for Reverend Lindi Ramsden

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The Board of Supervisors of Santa Clara County commends Reverend Lindi Ramsden for her distinguished service as Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Church of San Jose. She is recognized for her dedication to the Spanish-speaking community, civic leadership, and advocacy for justice, including her role in establishing various community initiatives. On January 4, 2026, she was honored with the title of Minister Emerita. The commendation was passed unanimously on April 14, 2026.

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Reverend Lindi Ramsden served as Senior Minister for the First Unitarian Church of San Jose.
She established a ministry for the Spanish-speaking community and supported refugees from Central America.
Ramsden organized efforts to save funding for after-school programs and co-founded the Third Street Community Center.
She was a founding member of the Rainbow Network for Communication & Action and served in various leadership roles advocating for justice.
On January 4, 2026, she was conferred the title of Minister Emerita.
The commendation was passed unanimously on April 14, 2026.

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W HEREAS, Reverend Lindi Ramsden served the First Unitarian Church of San Jose with distinction as Senior Minister for WHEREAS, dedicated to serving all residents of Santa Clara County, Reverend Ramsden established a ministry to the Spanish-speaking community through Unitarios Universalistas de Habla Hispana and guided her congregation to declare sanctuary for refugees fleeing wars in Central America while actively supporting their legal rights, housing, and employment needs; WHEREAS, Reverend Ramsden strengthened Santa Clara County communities through civic leadership, organizing C.A.R.E.S to save funding for 14 after-school program sites in the San Jose Unified School District and cofounding the Third Street Community Center, which has served downtown San Jose neighborhoods since 1997; WHEREAS, as a founding member of the Rainbow Network for Communication & Action in support of marriage equality, as the first Executive Director of the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of California, and as Chair of the Interfaith Council on Religion, Race, Economic and Social Justice, Reverend Ramsden championed justice throughout the South Bay; and WHEREAS, on January 4, 2026, the...