CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
RECOGNIZING JUNE AS “LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL,
TRANSGENDER, QUEER (PLUS) (LGBTQ+) PRIDE
MONTH” IN THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
WHEREAS, throughout the United States during the month of June, celebrations, rallies, and parades will be held recognizing the diversity and strength that has developed in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit community; and
WHEREAS, since our founding, America has advanced on an unending path toward becoming a more perfect Union, including advancing the fair treatment of all people and defending and promoting human rights for all, as demonstrated on June 26, 2015, when the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that states must license and recognize samesex marriages; and WHEREAS, LGBTQ+ individuals in Sebastopol are productive, compassionate, and contributing members of the community; and
WHEREAS, at the City of Sebastopol, we call upon the community to celebrate the great diversity of the community, promote human rights, and create a community where all people, including those within the LGBTQ+ community, have the opportunity to feel proud and supported in their identity and sharing of their stories; and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastopol will fly the pride colors throughout the month of June in support of Pride Month.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Mayor Patrick Slayter, and the City of Sebastopol City Council do hereby proclaims the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (Plus) (LGBTQ+) Pride Month in the City of Sebastopol.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this 7th day of June 2022.
Mayor Patrick Slayter