City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and to recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ individuals have had on our nation’s history and today; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clara is strengthened by and thrives upon the rich diversity of ethnic, cultural, racial, gender, and sexual identities of its residents, all of which contribute to the vibrant character of our city; and WHEREAS, in June 2017, the Santa Clara City Council flew the Pride flag over City Hall for the first time in the City’s history, and in May 2019, the Santa Clara City Council adopted Resolution No. 19- 8705, authorizing the annual display of the Pride rainbow flag during the month of June; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2026, the Santa Clara City Council will raise the Pride flag over Santa Clara City Hall, where it will fly throughout the month of June in honor of Pride Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of June 2026, as
PRIDE MONTH
in the City of Santa Clara and do hereby encourage all residents to celebrate our diverse community and continue building a cult ure of justice, equality, and civic recognition for the LGBTQ+ community.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 9th day of June 2026.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
ALBERT GONZALEZ
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
KELLY G. COX
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 6
Proclamation