HomeMy WebLinkAbout005 of 2026 - Joint Resolution Recognizing June 2026 as Pride MonthSALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
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JOINT CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION CELEBRATING JUNE 2026 AS PRIDE
MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, June serves as a global testament to the resilience and spirit of the LGBTQ+
community, marking the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a
definitive turning point in American history that transformed a courageous
stand against injustice into a nationwide then global movement for liberation
and authentic self-expression; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City thrives because of its diverse residents, including those who
identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Two -Spirit, Intersex,
Asexual, and those whose identities transcend traditional labels, all of whom
contribute to the cultural, economic, and social vitality of our neighborhoods;
and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City strives to reflect a government that looks like the community it
serves, having achieved a historic majority of openly LGBTQ+ members; and
WHEREAS, we honor the pioneers and activists —specifically Black, Indigenous, and People
of Color, as well as Transgender and Gender -Nonconforming individuals— who
stood at the forefront of the movement, reminding us that the fight for equity is
incomplete until it encompasses the most marginalized among us; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City endeavors to remain a beacon of progress in the Intermountain
West, codifying its values by officially adopting the Sego Belonging and Sego
Visibility flags as municipal emblems to ensure that symbols of pride and
transgender visibility fly over our public spaces; and
WHEREAS, Pride is more than a commemoration of the past— it is a living pledge to foster a
future of inclusion, where the dignity of every resident is protected and the
brilliance of our LGBTQ+ youth is nurtured and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, the 2026 Utah Pride Festival and Parade, hosted by the Utah Pride Center, will
bring together tens of thousands of Utahns to affirm that love, in all its forms, is
a fundamental and unifying force in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Salt Lake City Council and the Mayor of Salt Lake City officially
proclaim June 2026 as Pride Month in Salt Lake City.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
that we call upon all residents of this great city to stand as allies, to listen to the
stories of our LGBTQ+ neighbors, and to join in the festivities with empathy and
joy— reaffirming our collective promise that in Salt Lake City, you are seen, you
are heard, and you belong.
Adopted this 19tn day of May 2026.
Erin Mendenhall I
Salt Lake City Mayor \
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Erika Carlsen, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five
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Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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Alejandro Puy, Chair
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Victoria Petro
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six