Proclamation
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino, which is committed to being welcoming and inclusive of all people regardless of their sexual orientation, wishes to celebrate and proclaim June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in Cupertino; and WHEREAS, June has been recognized as LGBTQ Pride Month since 1970, however, the LGBTQ+ community has been fighting for basic civil and human rights since the 1960s; and
WHEREAS, While considerable progress has been made, unacceptable systemic discrimination and violence continue to threaten LGBTQ+ community members, disproportionately impacting marginalized racial and gender minorities; and
WHEREAS, Courageous LGBTQI+ Americans continue to enrich every aspect of American life—as civil servants, peace officers, first responders, service members, and veterans; as educators, scholars, and scientists; as doctors and diplomats; and as artists, actors, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, and so much more; and WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino stands alongside the LGBTQ+ community and demands equal rights for all, promoting a world in which everyone can live free from discrimination and violence; and WHEREAS, The City Council dedicates the month of June to our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and neighbors, and recognize that Cupertino is blessed and enriched by the diversity of our community.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Liang Chao, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby Proclaim the month of June 2025 as
LGBTQ+ Pride Month
and encourage the community to support all people with equity and inclusion, and to treat others with mutual respect and understanding in the City of Cupertino and in our country.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, June Third, Two Thousand and Twenty-Five.
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The Honorable Liang Chao
Mayor, City of Cupertino