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WhWhereas, since 1970, Americans come together every June to honor and celebrate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising that catalyzed and brought great visibility to the LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement; and
WhWhereas, all citizens on these lands deserve to live without fear of discrimination and violence on the basis of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or otherwise; and
WhWhereas, honoring Pride Month is a first step in fostering a constructive and compassionate dialogue within the City of Glendale regarding LGBTQIA+ rights, progress, and equality; and
WhWhereas, we will continue to support LGBTQIA+ organizations that provide critical social and educational resources to their respective members and constituencies; and
WhWhereas, it is imperative that we extend our support to all professionals who champion inclusivity and create safe havens within all of our city’s establishments and institutions, ensuring that every child, family, and resident including the LGBTQ+ communities feels loved, embraced, respected and safe; and
WhWhereas, while the City of Glendale continues to work with all its LGBTQIA+ community members in their challenges and efforts towards a more equitable, safe life, it especially recognizes the necessity of young people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity to feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported by their community; and
WhWhereas, we unequivocally denounce all acts of hate, discrimination, and violence against our LGBTQIA+ residents and neighbors, and uphold the importance of being a support system and the critical role it plays in the safety and well-being of the LGBTQIA+ communities of Glendale;
WhWhereas, we recognize and celebrate that the City of Glendale is comprised of diverse, resilient communities, including members of the LGBTQIA+ communities who actively contribute to the cultural, civic, and economic flourishing of the city;
NoNow,w, therefore, we the Glendale City Council with the promise of equality, unity, and love for all, proclaim June 2024 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in Glendale, California.
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LGBTQIA+ PRIDE MONTH
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Elen A Asatryan MaMayoror
Councilmembers D Dan B Brotman, V Vartan G Gharpetian, A Ardy K Kassakhian, A Ara N Najarian JuneJune 2525, 2 2024 4