PROCLAMATION of
THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, QUESTIONING,
INTERSEX & TWO SPIRIT PRIDE MONTH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of East Palo Alto recognizes and proclaims the month of June 2022 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTO) "Pride Month" throughout the City of East Palo Alto; and WHEREAS, The City of East Palo Alto joins the County of San Mateo to observe Pride Month with a Progress Pride flag raising ceremony to honor the history of the LGBTO liberation movement and to support the rights of all citizens to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the Progress Pride flag is widely recognized as a symbol of pride, inclusion, and support for social movements that advocate for LGBTO people in society; and
WHEREAS, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. LGBTO individuals have had immeasurable impact to the cultural, civic and economic successes of our country; and
WHEREAS, the City is committed to supporting visibility, dignity and equality for LGBTO people in our diverse community; and WHEREAS, while society at large increasingly supports LGBTO equality, it is essential to acknowledge that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice; and WHEREAS, this nation was founded on the principle that every individual has infinite dignity and worth, and the City Council calls upon the people of this municipality to embrace this principle and work to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists; and WHEREAS, celebrating Pride Month influences awareness and provides support and advocacy for San Mateo County's LGBTO community, and is an opportunity to take action and engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance equal rights.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The City of East Palo Alto herby proclaims the month of June 2022 as Pride Month in support of the LGBTO community.
EAST PAL Dated: June 6, 2023
Lisa Gauthier, Mayor
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