014 of 2022 - Joint Resolution Celebrating June 2022 as Pride Month in Salt Lake CityJOINT RESOLUTION CELEBRATING JUNE 2022 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 coming for many Americans; and
WHEREAS, some of the most inspiring moments in our history have emerged 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
WHEREAS,from May 29th to June 5th, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City recognize June 2022
as Pride Month in Salt Lake City.
BE 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 May 2022
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Erin Mendenhall Daniel Dugan, Chair
Salt Lake City Mayor Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
17th
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Darin Mano, Vice Chair Victoria Petro-Eschler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Five Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Alejandro Puy Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
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Ana Valdemoros Amy Fowler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven