15 of 2023 - Joint Ceremonial Resolution Celebrating June 2023 as Pride MonthSALT LAKE CITY CORPQRATION
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JOINT CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION CELEBRATING JUKE 2023 AS PRID]
MONTH IN SALT LAKE CITY
WHEREAS,
the month of June is traditionally recognized as Pride Month in
commemoration of the Stonewall riots of 1969, a moment 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, 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, 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, and other Queer People of Color, 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 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 June 1 to June 4, 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 2023
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 2023.
Eric
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Salt Lake City Council Me ber, District Five
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Victoria Petrfo, Vice Chair
Salt Lake City Council Member, District One
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Chris Wharton
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Three
Dan Dugan
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Six
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Two
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Salt Lake City Council Member, District Four
Amy Fowler
Salt Lake City Council Member, District Seven