FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 18, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Proclamation – “LGBTQ+ Pride Month”
Present a Proclamation recognizing the month of June 2023, as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month” in the City of Santa Maria and encouraging all residents and businesses to respect the entire community and build a culture that strives for equity and equality for all people.
BACKGROUND:
In the movement toward equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) persons, a historic turning point occurred on June 28, 1969, in New York City, with the onset of the Stonewall Riots. LGBTQ individuals rose up and fought against the discriminatory criminal laws that have since been declared unconstitutional . Pride celebrations have taken place around the country every June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, and 2023 marks the 54th Anniversary celebration of this pivotal moment in time.
This proclamation is being brought forward as the City of Santa Maria has a diverse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community, and is committed to supporting visibility, dignity, and equity for all people.
ATTACHMENT: Proclamation