Proclamation
Whereas, every June, the City of Alameda celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month to commemorate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York which began when patrons of a gay bar fought back against a police raid, continued discriminatio n, abuse, and mistreatment;
Whereas, today, more than five decades after the Stonewall Uprising, across this country and around the world, we see hateful laws being adopted, books by and about the LGBTQ+ community being banned, health care services being denied, and increasing acts of intimidation and violence taking place; and
Whereas, the City of Alameda stands united against , and condemns intolerance, discrimination, and hate-filled efforts targeting the LGBTQ+ community, creating fear and pain by attacking foundational rights and freedoms; and
Whereas, we celebrate the courage and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community’s hard -fought victories to advance acceptance and equality , and stand united with our L esbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Q ueer family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues as they declare pride in who they are and whom they love; and
Whereas, in Alameda, the motto “Everyone Belongs Here” is realized through actions that support LGBTQ+ rights, demand equal protection under the law, e liminate bullying and harassment, and teach dignity and respect for all; and
Whereas, LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, and the City of Alameda is committed to building a safer, more inclusive future for all.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that I, Mar ilyn Ezzy Ashcraft , Mayor of the City of Alameda , do hereby proclaim the month of June 2023 as
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
in the City of Alameda, and encourage all Alamedans to recognize the achievements of our LGBTQ+ community, to recognize that all persons are created equal, and to accept each other for who we are.
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Mayor