019 of 2021 - Pride Month Joint Ceremonial ResolutionJOINT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING JUNE 2021
AS PRIDE MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS, our nation was founded on the principle of equal rights for all people,
and the fulfillment of this promise has been long in coming for many
Americans; and
WHEREAS, some of the most inspiring moments in our history have arisen from the
various civil rights movements that have brought one group after
another from the margins to the mainstream of American society: and
WHEREAS, the month of June is traditionally recognized as Pride Month in
commemoration of the Stonewall riots of 1969, which are one of those
moments that sparked change and are widely considered to be among
the most important events leading to the gay liberation movement and
the modern fight for 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
heterosexual allies; and
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City acknowledges that the LGBTQ+ community, and in
particular, Indigenous, Black, and other Queer People of Color, have faced
and continue to face systematic discrimination including restricted rights,
social stigma, challenges accessing healthcare and other basic 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 equality, 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 an uplifting reminder of how much we have to
celebrate and should prompt us to remain diligent and committed in our
efforts to ensure full equality, inclusion, and empowerment for every
member of our LGBTQ+ community; and
W HEREAS, from June 1st to June 7th, the Utah Pride Center, a community space for
all LGBTQ+ Utahn’s, will host Pride Week, a celebration of the LGBTQ+
community with events and festivities in replacement of the annual
Pride Festival and Pride Parade in effort to
prevent the spread of COVID -19.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City recognize June
2021 as Pride Month in Salt Lake City.
B E IT FURTHER RESOLVED
Salt Lake City encourages and welcomes all residents and visitors to
embrace Pride Month’s message of equality and unity, and to enjoy its
celebrations this June in peace, safety, and love.
Adopted this ___ day of June 2021
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Erin Mendenhall Amy Fowler, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven
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James Rogers, Vice Chair Dennis Faris
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Chris Wharton Ana Valdemoros
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
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Darin Mano Daniel Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five Salt Lake City Cou ncil Member, District Six
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