CiTy of
Manhattan Beach
Prodamation
Whereas, dus nation was founded on the principle that every individual has infinite dignitr and forth, and the Cite of Manhattan Beach calls upon the people of this cits to embrace this principle and work to eliminate prejudice everwhere it exists; and Whereas. while societ at large increasingle supports LGBTQI+ (Lesbian, Gar; Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Interses) equality, it is essential to acknowledge that the need for education and amareness remains vital to end discrimination and prejudice; and
Whereces. celebrating Pride Month influences avareness and provides support and adrocact for Manhattan Beach's LGBTOIt communits, and is an opportunity to take action and engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build acceptance and adrance equal rights; and
Whereates. LGBT'QI+ individuals are a vital part of all fields and professions and have had immeasurable impact to the cultural, civic and economic successes of our country; and
Meerers, everone should be able to live without fear of prejudice, discrimination, violence and hatred based on ethnic, cultural, racial, religious, gender and sexual identities; and Whereres it is imperative that all people in the communit, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity; feel valued, safe, empowered, and supported be their peers, educators, neighbors and communițs leaders.
Now. therefore Be I Resceed that I, Joe Franklin, Mayor of the Cis of Manhattan Beach, Calitornia, on behalf of the City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebt proclaim the month of June 2020, as
LGBTQI+ Pride Month
and encourage all of our residents to respect, honor and celebrate our diverse communițr in order to buikd a culture of inclusheness and acceptance.
Deter/this 2'day of June 2026.
ATTEST:
City Clerk Liza Tamura Mayor Joe Franklin
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CITY