HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 of 2025 - Joint Resolution Recognizing June 2025 as Pride Month in Salt Lake CitySALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION CELEBRATING JUNE 2o25
AS PRIDE MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, the month of June is traditionally recognized as Pride Month in
commemoration of the Stonewall riots of ig6g, a moment that's considered to be
among the most important events leading to the gay liberation movement and
the modern f ightfor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer plus
(LGBTQ+) rights in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Pride Month celebrates and recognizes a community that includes people who
are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two -Spirit, Pansexual,
Asexual, Genderfluid, Nonbinary, Intersex, as well as all allies; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City acknowledges that the LGBTQ+ community, and in particular,
Indigenous, Black, other Queer People of Color, and Transgender individuals
have faced and continue to face systematic discrimination, including restricted
rights, social stigma, challenges accessing healthcare, housing, and other
essential social services, and startling rates of violence; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City has a proud history of leading the State, and many other cities
across the nation, in enacting policies and programs that stand against
discrimination and promote equity, opportunity, and prosperity for all
members of the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of their race, religion, gender
identity, or sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, Pride Month will be a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community that makes up our
great city and a reminder to remain diligent and committed in our efforts to
ensure full equity, inclusion, and empowerment for every member of our
LGBTQ+ community; and
WHEREAS, during the first week of June, the Utah Pride Center, a community space for all
LGBTQ+ Utahns, will host a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community with events
and festivities, including the annual Utah Pride Parade.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City recognize June 2o25 as
Pride Month in Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
Salt Lake City encourages and welcomes all residents and visitors to embrace Pride
Month's message of equity and unity and to enjoy its celebrations this June in peace,
safety, and love.
Adopted this loth day of May 2025.
Erin Mendenhall
Salt Lake City Mayor
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AlejanPuy, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
Eva LApez
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
Dan Dugan J
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
Chris Wharton, Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Victoria Petro
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
Sar h Young
t Lake City Council ember, District Seven