AGENDA ITEM #4
TOWN OF FAIRFAX PROCLAMATION
DECLARING JUNE 2023 “LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER, QUESTIONING+ PRIDE MONTH”
WHEREAS, the Town of Fairfax has a diverse LGBTQ+ community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ individuals encompass all races, ethnicities, religions, and social classes; and
WHEREAS, the fight for dignity and equality for LGBTQ+ people is reflected in the tireless dedication of advocates and allies who strive to forge a more inclusive society; and WHEREAS, in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, each June Americans come together to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community, raise awareness of quality services, and foster a dialogue to promote healthy, safe, and prosperous communities for all; and WHEREAS, the Town of Fairfax fully supports the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning people and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all members of the community and preventing discrimination and bullying based on sexual orientation and gender identification; and WHEREAS, because of the acts of courage of the millions who spoke out to demand justice, and of those who quietly toiled and pushed for progress, our country has made great strides in recognizing what these brave individuals long knew to be true in their hearts – that no person should be judged by anything but the content of their character; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Council of the Town of Fairfax hereby proclaims June as “Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning+ Pride Month” in the Town of Fairfax to inspire equity, create alliances, celebrate diversity, and establish safe environments in our schools and our community;
Signed and dated this 7th day of June 2023,
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Chance Cutrano, Mayor of Fairfax