The "M" on Box Springs Mountain was illuminated with pink lights from dusk until midnight on Sunday in recognition of Mother's Day.
"Mothers are our first teachers, our first friends, and our first introduction into this world," said Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez. "A mother's love for her children is matched only by her willingness to sacrifice to ensure their success. Today we take the opportunity to honor all mothers on Mother's Day."
"City Hall's LED lighting system on Box Springs Mountain for the 'M' is designed to enhance local events and provide a source of civic unity and pride. The default color will be white.
Lighting the ‘M’ promotes the City, its civic institutions, state and federal holidays, and other public events of community significance and times of celebration. The City may accept community requests for special lighting to recognize a specific cause or to commemorate or enhance a specific event. Non-profit and charitable organizations can request that the 'M' be illuminated in specific colors to elevate awareness of their cause.
Priority in choosing colors for the lights will be given to promoting events that celebrate the City, its civic institutions, City‑recognized holidays, public events and festivals. Requests to change the color or pattern of the 'M’s' decorative lights will be accommodated as dates are available. The City reserves the right to deny or modify requests.