Proclamation
Whereas, the theme of this year’s LGBTQ+ month is “Celebrating 50 Years of Pride;” and
Whereas, during this month -long observance celebrating and honoring LGBTQ + change makers, we also recognize two historically significant October dates: the first March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 14, 1979, and the first National Coming Out Day on October 11, 1988; and
Whereas, by highlighting the extraordinary contributions of the LGBTQ+ community throughout American histo ry, and internationally, LGBTQ + History Month sends an important message to our nation’s educators, community leaders, and youth; and
Whereas, LGBTQ+ History Month is a call to action for communities to stand united against prejudice, bigotry, intoleran ce, hate, and discrimination; and fight for equality, progress, and civil rights, including marriage equality; and to support all individuals and families in their ongoing pursuit of human rights; and
Whereas, October 2022 also marks Alameda’s inaugural Alameda Pride celebration, featuring events and activities for all ages, including a Pride Fun Run/Walk, Pride in the Park, and the Alameda Pride Block Party this Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Chochenyo Park.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim October 2022 as
LGBTQ+ History Month
in the City of Alameda and call on all residents to join me in recognizing the historic and continuing contributions of the LGBTQ+ community here in Alameda, across the country and throughout the world.
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Mayor