HomeMy WebLinkAboutHR Proclamation Supporting Pride Month
City of San Rafael
Proclamation in Recognition of
THE MONTHLONG CELEBRATION OF LGBTQIA+ PRIDE
JUNE 2023
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Rafael recognizes and proclaims the
month of June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,
Intersex, Asexual, and more (LGBTQIA+) “Pride Month;” and
WHEREAS, in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan, led by trans women
of color, and the subsequent first Pride March in New York City in June
1970, each June, Americans come together to celebrate LGBTQIA+
individuals and communities, and to show support of the rights of all
citizens to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has a diverse LGBTQIA+ community and is
committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all; and
WHEREAS, LGBTQIA+ individuals continue to face hate, discrimination and
persistent efforts to undermine their human rights in the US and
worldwide, and face higher rates of depression and suicide than any
other demographic subset, particularly among the trans community; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael observes June as a dedicated month to celebrate
our dynamic LGBTQIA+ community, educate and raise awareness of
quality services, and foster a dialogue to promote healthy, safe, and
prosperous school climates and communities for all; and
WHEREAS, the rainbow flag is widely recognized as a symbol of pride, inclusion,
and support for social movements that advocate for LGBTQIA+ people
in society, the City of San Rafael will observe Pride Month with a Pride
flag raising ceremony to honor the history of the LGBTQIA+ history,
perseverance, and legacy.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael
recognizes June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and more (LGBTQ+) Pride
Month” in the City of San Rafael, to inspire equity, create alliances, celebrate diversity, and
establish safe environments in our schools and communities throughout the City, and to
unequivocally show this support, directs staff to fly the Progress Pride Flag at City Hall for
the entirety of the month of June.
Kate Colin
Mayor