PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GROVER BEACH Declaring June 2026
“Pride Month”
WHEREAS, the City of Grover Beach supports the rights of all citizens to experience equality and freedom from discrimination; and
WHEREAS, the City honors the history of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Queer (LGBTQ+) liberation movement and recognizes the LGBTQ+ individuals have had immeasurable impact to the cultural, civic and economic successes of our city and nation; and WHEREAS, the nation was founded on the principle that every individual has infinite dignity and worth, and the Grover Beach City Council calls upon community members to embrace this principle and work to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists; and WHEREAS, Pride Month began as a protest against profiling and violence against LGBTQ+ people, who continue to face intense struggles to this day; and WHEREAS, human beings deserve not merely the tools for survival but also the opportunity to pursue joy. Pride Month is a cornerstone of American culture that allows us to lift up our successes while working toward a better, more inclusive, and equitable future; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ people have historically struggled to find others like themselves in media and their community, and Pride Month serves as a crucial time of visibility and community; and
WHEREAS, recognizing and celebrating Pride Month influences awareness and provides opportunities to engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and advance equal rights for all; and
WHEREAS, recognition from one’s government is crucial for feeling safe in one’s community and the City of Grover Beach is intended on ensuring that everyone in Grover Beach feels welcome, safe, and a sense of belonging; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Grover Beach hereby proclaims the month of June 2026 as Pride Month in Grover Beach in support of the LGBTQ+ community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 26th day of May 2026. __________________________
Kassi Dee, Mayor
Attest:
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Wendi Sims, City Clerk