SUBJECT:
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Pride Month Proclamation, Sponsored by Council Member Emily Baer
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DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
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PRESENTER(S): Kat Hazel-Shimko, Human Resources Business Partner
Council Member Emily Baer, Sponsor
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FISCAL SUMMARY: N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the Proclamation
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Pride Month is celebrated every June to honor the LGBTQIA+ community’s history, achievements, and ongoing struggles for equal rights. The observance originated from the Stonewall Riots, which took place in June 1969 at the Stonewall Inn in New York City. In 1999, President Bill Clinton officially declared June as “Gay and Lesbian Month” which later expanded to “LGBT Pride Month”.
The proclamation encourages individuals to celebrate their identities, advocate for equality, and support efforts against discrimination and injustice.
COUNCIL PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Proclamation