HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 - Proclamation - Pride Month 2021 - 6/1/2021)STA MESA, CALIFORNIA
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WHEREAS, all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights; and
WHEREAS, Pride Month is celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in
Manhattan, NY; the Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, every June, communities across the United States celebrate the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer (LGBTQ)- identified people and commemorates those individuals who fight to secure
equality who experienced discrimination and have historically been disenfranchised of rights afforded to other
Americans; and
WHEREAS, the LGBTQ community of Costa Mesa are integral part of the vibrant culture and climate of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the rainbow flag is widely recognized as a symbol of pride, inclusion, and support for social movements
that advocate for LGBTQ people in society; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa recognizes the impact that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals
have had on history locally, nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa recognizes the work of local advocates and organization like Orange County's
LGBTQ Center, who is celebrating its 501h anniversary this year; opening two years after the Stonewall Rebellion of
1969; and
WHEREAS, celebrating Pride Month influences awareness and provides support and advocacy for Costa Mesa's
LGBTQ community, and is an opportunity to take action and engage in dialogue to strengthen alliances, build
acceptance and advance equal rights; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John B. Stephens, Mayor of the City of Costa Mesa, do hereby proclaim the month of month
of June 2021 as Pride Month in support of the LGBTQ community, the City of Costa Mesa cherishes the value and
dignity of each person and appreciates the importance of equality and freedom.
DATED this first month of June.
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