HomeMy WebLinkAbout060120 LGBTQIA+ Month
Proclamation
Whereas, the month of June was designated Pride Month to honor the Stonewall Riots, and is
generally recognized as the catalyst of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and
Asexual (LGBTQIA+) rights movement; and
Whereas, over 40 years ago the City of Seattle held its first LGBTQIA+ celebration to encourage
residents to honor the history of the fight for equality, celebrate the distance come, and recognize
how far there is to go; and
Whereas, Washington state and King County have led the nation in protecting the civil rights of our
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual neighbors, coworkers, friends, and
family members; and
Whereas, while further progress is needed, it is important to recognize and celebrate the
substantial gains that have been achieved; and
Whereas, the City of Renton, in partnership and communication with residents, businesses, and
schools, is dedicated to building an inclusive city with opportunities for all; and
Whereas, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual residents contribute to
the cultural fabric of our community, and donate their time, talent, labor and financial resources to
various community organizations; and
Whereas, in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, the pride flag will appear at Renton City Hall
from June 15-21, 2020;
Now, therefore, I, Armondo Pavone, Mayor of the City of Renton, do hereby proclaim June 2020
to be
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
in the City of Renton, and I encourage all citizens to join me in this special observance and recognize
the numerous contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the city.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal
of the City of Renton to be affixed this 1st day of June, 2020.
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Armondo Pavone, Mayor
City of Renton, Washington