PROCLAMATION
Recognizing June as LGBTQIA Pride Month in the City of Hercules WHEREAS, the City of Hercules has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual (LGBTQIA) community and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people in the community; and WHEREAS, many of the residents, students, city employees, and business owners within the City of Hercules who contribute to the enrichment of our City are a part of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual community; and WHEREAS, various advancements have been made with respect to equitable treatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual persons throughout the nation, but there continues to be opposition against people from this community and around the world making it important for cities like Hercules to stand up and show support for our residents who are affected; and WHEREAS, several cities across the United States recognize and celebrate June as LGBTQIA Pride Month; and WHEREAS, June has become a symbolic month in which Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual people and supporters come together in various celebrations of pride; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag, also known as the LGBTQIA pride flag or gay pride flag, has been used since the 1970s as a symbol of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual pride and LGBTQIA social movements; and WHEREAS, the rainbow flag has been flown at City Hall during the month of June to symbolize the City’s celebration of diversity and support for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transsexual, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Agender/Asexual community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor of the City of Hercules, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby recognize June as LGBTQIA Pride month in the City of Hercules and invite everyone to reflect on ways we all can live and work together with a commitment to mutual respect and understanding, and further, recognize Pride Month by flying the Pride Flag at City Hall during the month of June.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the City of Hercules to be affixed this 23rd day of May, 2023. _______________________
Alex Walker-Griffin, Mayor
Agenda Item No. 7.B.